- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin, Modbury Hospital and Community Sites – ELIZABETH and MODBURY
- Salary: $132,794 - $138,730 p.a. – RN3A
- Ongoing Part-Time – 32 hours per week.

About the Role:

At Lyell McEwin and Hospital and community sites, paediatric care is a community commitment. As a Paediatric Nurse Consultant within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), you will bring clinical depth and consultative leadership to one of South Australia's most diverse and growing health communities — part time, on an ongoing basis.

Your Scope at Lyell McEwin

Working within the NALHN paediatric service, you will provide expert clinical consultation across inpatient and ambulatory settings, supporting the delivery of protected, evidence-based care for children and their families. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Providing advanced clinical advice and consultative support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams caring for paediatric patients
- Leading quality improvement initiatives and translating clinical evidence into practice across the paediatric service
- Supporting the development and review of clinical guidelines, policies, and care pathways specific to paediatric populations
- Contributing to education, mentorship, and capability building for nursing staff across NALHN

What You Bring

- Strong paediatric clinical background
- Demonstrated experience operating at a consultant or advanced practice level within a paediatric or child health context
- Proven ability to lead quality and safety initiatives within a complex health service environment
- Experience developing clinical resources or guidelines within an SA Health or comparable public health network
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with families, clinicians, and stakeholders
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in paediatric nursing or a related field





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:

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within up-to-date facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of current services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,500 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.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north‑eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adel

📌 Paediatric Nurse Consultant (Adelaide)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Adelaide