Nurse Consultant
- Aged Care Transition Job no: 948435 Work type: Full time

Location:
Barossa Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
- Gawler
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Salary:
RN/M3C $132,794
- $138,730 Per Annum + Super + Benefits
- Fulltime, Temporary –Up to 30 June 2027 This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile aged care initiative that will shape and improve residential aged care referral and transfer processes across the health system. You will work collaboratively with clinicians, executives and statewide stakeholders to drive meaningful change, influence service delivery models and contribute to sector-wide reform.

We offer
a supportive and innovative environment, opportunities to apply your clinical expertise at a strategic level, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the quality, safety and continuity of care for older people transitioning to residential aged care. Adaptable working arrangements, professional development opportunities and a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement further enhance this rewarding role. WHO ARE WE? The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve. WHERE AND HOW WILL YOU WORK From heritage streets to riverside walks, boutique shopping and relaxed café moments, Gawler invites you to slow down, wander a little further,



stay a little longer and discover the stories around every corner. Just 43 km north of Adelaide and on the edge of the renowned Barossa Valley, Gawler blends historic charm with vibrant local culture. Planned in 1839 by William Light, the town is rich in character, with grand stone buildings, historic pubs and beautifully preserved streets. Visit Gawler here. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Are you a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in aged care, care transitions, project implementation or service improvement initiatives?
- Can you build and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to influence change and achieve shared outcomes across health and aged care services?
- Do you have demonstrated experience leading quality improvement activities, analysing data and applying evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and service delivery?
- Are you an effective leader, mentor and educator who can support teams through change, build capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement?
- Can you think strategically, solve complex problems and provide expert advice to support the development and implementation of innovative models of care? HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Lead the implementation and evaluation of the Residential Aged Care Documentation Project, ensuring alignment with local, statewide and organisational priorities.
- Drive improvements in aged care transition processes by developing,



implementing and promoting evidence-based referral documentation and best‑practice models of care.
- Collaborate with clinicians, executives, government agencies and aged care providers to build strong partnerships and achieve successful project outcomes.
- Use data, research and performance metrics to monitor progress, identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations for future reform initiatives.
- Provide clinical leadership, coaching and expert guidance to support organisational change, enhance workforce capability and improve the quality and safety of care for older people transitioning to residential aged care. WHAT WILL

WE OFFER
YOU IN RETURN? At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- 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
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Fitness

Benefits:
Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS? Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the utmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community a

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