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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Sheoak Lodge in South East Closes: Nov 17 2026 Lead clinical excellence in aged care at Sheoak Lodge! Inspire teams, drive quality improvement and make a lasting difference to residents' lives.

SA Health · South East Categories · AU

Nursing Leadership
–
physician
Nurse
Demand65
Career growth55
Healthcare fit48
Remote potential5
5-year outlook
Public-sector aged care nursing leadership roles typically offer stable salary progression through nursing leadership/management bands, with modest increases tied to seniority, location and public-sector agreements.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-11-09

Intelligence details

Flexible work details

Side income
Classified as side-income friendly
Engagement type
Temporary
Hours
Variable hours
Eligible countries
Australia
License jurisdiction
AU
Profession fit
physician, Nurse

Why this was classified this way

  • Temporary

Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.

Why this is worth applying to

Worth considering for experienced aged care nurses seeking a clinical leadership and quality improvement role in a public health service. It is less suitable for early-career clinicians, those needing remote work, or those seeking a fully non-clinical career transition.

Who should apply

Experienced registered nurses or nurse/midwives with aged care experience, clinical leadership exposure, mentoring experience and an interest in clinical governance, quality improvement and residential aged care leadership.

CV angle

Frame real aged care nursing experience around clinical leadership, staff mentoring and supervision, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, accreditation readiness, person-centred care and multidisciplinary communication. Include AHPRA registration and practising certificate prominently, and quantify any leadership, education or quality improvement projects where possible.

Skills to highlight

  • Aged Care Nursing
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Governance
  • Staff Mentoring and Supervision
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Person-Centred Care
  • Conflict Resolution

Role summary

A senior clinical nursing leadership role in residential aged care, partnering with the Nurse Unit Manager to mentor nursing teams, strengthen clinical practice, support clinical governance and drive quality improvement for residents.

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