- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Amata APY Lands – DASSA, Residential and Clinical Outreach
- Salary $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3| Part time 19 hours per wk. - Contract until Dec 2026 available
Transform Lives in Remote Australia - Nurse/Midwife Clinical Practice Consultant, APY Lands
Join SA Health's Drug and Alcohol Services team in the culturally rich APY Lands, where you'll provide expert clinical consultation while making a genuine difference in Aboriginal communities. This unique short-term contract position until December 2026 offers the opportunity to combine advanced nursing practice with meaningful cultural exchange in one of Australia's most distinctive healthcare environments. Experience the rewarding challenge of remote healthcare delivery while contributing to improved health outcomes for some of our most vulnerable populations.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director Aboriginal services (Operationally) Director of Nursing (Professionally) , some of your duties for the role will include:
- Leading Outreach and residential clinical practice within the professional practice framework established by the Manager of the APY Mobile Assertive Outreach Service and Director of Nursing
- Provides leadership and direction, acts a role model, mentor, consultant and resource person
- Lead nursing clinical practice within the professional practice framework established by the Director of Nursing and/or lead a multidisciplinary team
- Provide direct, expert clinical nursing care, select and implement different therapeutic interventions, provide individual case management to a defined population of patients/clients and evaluate progress
About you:
- Ability to understand and have knowledge of Aboriginal kinship systems, and cultural differences and be committed to a high level of service to the Anangu community
- Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post registration experience
- Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Working with Aboriginal people with High complex needs
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Craig Hendry, Manager APY Lands Assertive Outreach Program, (08) 7425 5041, Craig.Hendry@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:11.55 pm Thursday 20th November 2025
Attachments:
- RNM3 APY Lands - Role Description
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
Applicant Information:
- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
- 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 921900
