Clinical Practice Consultant - Geriatric Outreach Service

Clinical Practice Consultant - Geriatric Outreach Service Job no: 951920 Work type: Part time Located in: Far North Categories: Nursing-Midwifery Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Location Negotiable within Region RN-M3 Part Time 0.5 FTE Temporary (up to 31 December 2027) Base Salary Range: $130,190 - $136,010 p.a (pro rata). Join us as a Clinical Practice Consultant - Geriatric Outreach Service and provide expert clinical leadership across community and aged care settings!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure. Here, you'll have more time for what matters most - whether that's exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future. Your Career. Your Impact. When you join us, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You'll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region. Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN! To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Benefits

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role

You will provide expert nursing care, clinical leadership and care coordination across community, residential aged care, specialist geriatric clinics and FUNLHN services. You will support complex patient care, lead projects and programs, and contribute to service improvement and positive patient outcomes.

About You

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a current practising certificate.
• At least 5 years post- registration experience, with demonstrated management and leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and facilitating change.
• Ability to foster staff development, promote consumer engagement and contribute to quality improvement.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

Diversity & Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and-or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. This is a part-time vacancy, working 38 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Contact

Contact: Angela McLachlan - Executive Director of Nursing and Midwipry, ,

Application Closure

Application Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026 - 11:55PM Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 30 Oct :55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time