Job Description
The Connected Kids Nurse Consultant is a key role that provides expert paediatric nursing leadership to children with complex health and disability needs.
This position drives clinical decision-making, care planning and safe discharge, working autonomously and advising multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for vulnerable patients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver expert paediatric nursing care and lead complex case management.
2. Drive safe, effective discharge and hospital-avoidance pathways.
3. Advise clinical teams and shape protocols using advanced evidence-based practice.
4. Lead quality, safety and risk processes to strengthen service outcomes.
5. Build capability through education, mentorship and clinical leadership.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will require:
* A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
* A minimum of 3+ years post-registration clinical experience.
* Proven leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
* A strong capability in complex paediatric care and discharge planning.
* Solid knowledge of standards, legislation and quality frameworks.
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
* Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses.
* Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff.
* Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
About Us:
We are shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do. Our organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality care to women, babies, children and young people.