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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Emergency Department, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – RN3, $125,183.00 to $130,779.00+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time role available (multiple positions may be offered). Term Contract (Temporary until 15 Jan 2027)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Provide expert clinical nursing care and leadership in the Paediatric Emergency Department/Emergency Extended Care Unit. Lead patient flow, coordinate care, implement policies, and support staff development. Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health teams, and key stakeholders to ensure safe, effective, and seamless care.

Key duties of the role

• Lead patient flow, ensuring timely assessment, care, and transfer
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
• Implement and monitor policies, clinical protocols, and quality initiatives
• Mentor, support, and develop nursing/midwifery staff and students
• Analyse data, evaluate outcomes, and apply evidence to improve care

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA practicing certificate
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in clinical nursing/midwifery
• Proven leadership, change management, and staff development skills
• Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing/midwifery practice, NSQHS Standards, and legislation

Enquiries can be directed to

Meeghan Johnson – Nursing Service Director, Paediatric Emergency Department, 8161 6651 or meeghan.johnson@sa.gov.au 

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• RN3 - Nurse Consultant Workflow - RED - Role Description 922724.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 – 11:55pm