• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN3
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 30 June 2027

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Nurse Consultant within the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division.

The Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHAC) have commissioned a new nine-bed Specialist Dementia Care Unit (SDCU) under the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP). This will be situated at The Italian Village, St Agnes, operated by the Italian Benevolent Foundation (Bene Aged Care).

Working within our dedicated team, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialised nursing care to patients living with dementia and their families. This role combines hands-on patient care with consultative responsibilities, allowing you to shape best practice approaches in dementia care across our health network.

Key Responsibilities:

• provide expert clinical consultation and leadership in dementia care
• develop and implement evidence-based care plans for complex dementia patients
• mentor and educate nursing staff in specialist dementia care practices
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• support families and carers through the dementia journey

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in dementia care and demonstrated leadership capabilities. 

If you are passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 915700

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

10 October 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 915700 - Nurse Consultant - Specialist Dementia Care Unit (SDCU) - RN3 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.