Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and other disabilities, enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our specialised disability support team leads with a multi-disciplinary approach, ensuring holistic support for our clients. Current programs include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, spinal nurse advisory, peer support mentorship, support coordination, and community initiatives.
We exist, because you matter.
Your role
As estara’s Spinal Nurse Advisor, you will work closely with our expert Specialised Disability Support team, focussing on our impact across Greater Adelaide and wider South Australia.
Day-to-day, you will work with our clients and provide individual consultative advice and support on a range of health matters specifically for those living with a spinal cord injury or related neurological conditions. In this position, you will support our clients with a spinal cord injury to live in the community and maintain their general health, wellbeing and lifestyle in order to live their potential.
This is a truly multi-faceted role that will allow you to innovate and excel in your career.
Your benefits
As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including:
• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau
• Paid parental leave for permanent employees
• Wellbeing leave
• Compressed hours and flexible working options
• Employee assistance program with Access Programs
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa
• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union
• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers
This role also incorporates a phone and vehicle allowance to compensate your time and commitment.
Your capabilities
To excel in this role, you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge, skills, and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role, and so if you do not meet these traits in full, we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.
Essential
• Nursing qualifications with current AHPRA registration
• A minimum of five (5) years’ nursing experience, preferably experience in community-based nursing
• Knowledge of continence management and catheter accreditation
Desirable
• Experience in spinal, orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing
• Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation and treatment following spinal cord injuries
Special conditions
• Current South Australian full drivers’ licence is essential
• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check and any relevant Screenings as stipulated by DHS/NDIS with at least 6 months’ validity
• Intrastate travel and work outside of normal business hours as required
Apply or enquire now
To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estara’s Director of Specialised Disability Support, Lloyd Townsend, on 1800 378 272 or at Lloyd.Townsend@estara.com.au.
Submit your application by 18 February 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply now to secure your spot.