Nurse Consultant - Closing the Gap - Opportunistic Screening
This position will focus on improving Aboriginal identification and supporting the early identification of risk factors and disease.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: S.A. Health
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-7251-1663
Fax: +61-8-6517-5933
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Detail information about job Nurse Consultant - Closing the Gap - Opportunistic Screening. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Lyell McEwin Hospital
- Indicative Total Remuneration: $121,191 - $128,298 - Temp F/T - RN/RM3
This position will focus on improving Aboriginal identification and supporting the early identification of risk factors and disease. This will be achieved through opportunistic screening and improvements in ongoing management of Aboriginal adults with chronic disease in the acute, intermediate and primary health care settings. You will be working appropriately and in a culturally respectful way with patients and their families where there are multiple complexities, diverse cultural backgrounds and expectations of clients. With state of the art facilities, the Lyell McEwin Hospital is fast becoming a major tertiary facility. It has close links with the local community that it serves and is dedicated to fostering a culture of trust, integrity and respect. We are respected for our dedication to improving the health status of all people in our region, excellence in all our clinical and corporate activities, and leadership in prevention and care activities, world class research and teaching.
You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in leading and promoting consumer engagement initiatives, you will have effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. With the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting.
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.
665361 Nurse Consultant Job Pack.pdf
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 665361