Stroke Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator – RN/M3 / AHP4

• Temporary Part-Time | 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE) | 24-month contract
• RN/M3 | $130,190 – $136,010 p.a. (pro rata)
• AHP4 | $123,048 – $133,957 p.a. (pro rata)
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier, SA 5290.

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either RN/M3 or AHP4.

About The Role

As the Stroke Coordinator, you will provide expert clinical leadership, coordination and consultancy to strengthen stroke care across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. Working across disciplines, services and care settings, you will support evidence-based stroke management, coordinate complex care pathways and drive improvements in patient outcomes.

You will work closely with clinicians, leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen clinical practice, education and service development, while monitoring outcomes and supporting compliance with contemporary stroke standards.

This is an opportunity to influence stroke care at a regional level and contribute to LCLHN’s progress towards Stroke Capable Regional General Hospital status and achievement of the 30/60/90 National Stroke Targets.

About You

You are an experienced health professional with advanced clinical expertise and a strong commitment to improving stroke care. You bring effective leadership, sound professional judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and services, using evidence and contemporary practice to improve patient outcomes and strengthen regional stroke services.

To succeed in the Stroke Coordinator role, you will:

• Hold the essential professional qualifications and registration applicable to your classification – RN/M3 applicants must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate; AHP4 applicants must hold a recognised qualification in a relevant Allied Health profession and meet applicable professional association and/or AHPRA registration requirements.
• For RN/M3 applicants, have at least three years' post-registration experience and demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical leadership and professional judgement, with the ability to provide expert advice, consultation and support in complex clinical environments.
• Bring highly developed communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams, health services and external organisations.
• Demonstrate experience in quality improvement, service development, education and evidence-based practice, with the ability to influence positive change and improve clinical outcomes.

Postgraduate qualifications in neurology/stroke at Graduate Diploma or Master's level are desirable for RN/M3 applicants.

About Stroke Services

Stroke services across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network provide coordinated care across acute, inpatient, rehabilitation, outpatient and community settings, bringing together nursing, allied health, medical and other health professionals to support people experiencing stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA).

The Stroke Coordinator plays an important role in strengthening this regional model of care through clinical leadership, coordination of complex care pathways, professional education and clinical support. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and key stroke networks, the role supports the monitoring of patient outcomes, implementation of contemporary clinical standards and ongoing development of evidence-based stroke services.

A key focus is improving the quality, safety and integration of stroke care across LCLHN and supporting progress towards Stroke Capable Regional General Hospital status and the 30/60/90 National Stroke Targets.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and relocation support. 
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

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Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Department of Human Services is required. 
• A current driver's licence is essential, with a willingness to drive on country roads and travel as required.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A 
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact Trace Reppin, Executive Assistant to EDNM on 08 8721 618 or email [email protected] and quote role 951413

951413 - Stroke Coordinator RN3.pdf

951413 - Stroke Coordinator AHP4.pdf

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT) Sunday 4th October 2026