Job no:
******
Work type:
Part time
Location:
Eyre and Western
Categories:
Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
AHP4
$123,048 to $133,957
p.a.
+ 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
RN/M3
$130,190 to $136,010
p.a.
+ 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Temporary Part-time position working 20 hours per week (up to 1 September ****)
Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a RN-3 or AHP-4.
Overview
Stroke care in regional South Australia is only as strong as the people leading it.
SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is seeking an experienced Stroke Coordinator to take clinical ownership of stroke services across Port Lincoln and the broader network - driving the region toward Stroke Capable Regional General Hospital (SCRGH) status and the national ******** Stroke Targets.
What You'll Be Leading
Based within the Port Lincoln Community and Allied Health Service, this part-time, long-term contract role (ending 1 September ****) positions you as the clinical expert and network connector for stroke management across inpatient and community settings.
Your core focus will include:
Providing specialist clinical leadership and consultancy to multidisciplinary teams, EFNLHN executives, and external stakeholders on stroke best-practice standards
Coordinating integrated care pathways - from acute assessment through to discharge planning - and building TIA clinic capacity aligned with key performance indicators
Leading quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, audit processes, and collaboration with the Australian Stroke Coalition and National Stroke Foundation toward regional stroke certification
Developing and delivering education and professional development for staff, patients, families, and carers across the network
What You Bring
Current registration (or eligibility) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA, holding a current practising certificate; OR a recognised Allied Health qualification with eligibility for relevant professional association membership
Minimum three years post-registration experience with demonstrated competence in a relevant clinical area




Proven experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities to deliver culturally safe, appropriate health services
Demonstrated leadership in change management, service development, and project implementation within a healthcare setting
Endorsement and credentialling to prescribe medications or order diagnostics within scope (for nursing applicants)
Experience in accreditation processes and supervision of less experienced clinicians
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.
We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.




Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.
(Allied Health positions only)
Our Commitment to Diversity and 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 adaptable ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.
Job Ref:******
Application Closing Date:
6 October *********:55PM
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📌 Stroke Coordinator (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Port Lincoln