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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations
• Salary  RN-2  $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 36 hours per week 
• May be required to work a 7 day roster

About the Role

Join our dedicated Palliative Care Team, where you will provide expert nursing care to patients and their families during critical times. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering compassionate, specialist palliative care across various clinical settings. Your clinical leadership will inspire fellow nurses, and you will have the autonomy to make significant decisions that directly impact patient outcomes. Whether you’re providing direct care in the community or leading innovative projects to enhance service delivery, your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care.

As you embark on this fulfilling journey, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to education initiatives within the acute care sector, primary health networks, and aged care organisations. Whether you are a Nurse Practitioner Candidate or an established Nurse Practitioner, you will continuously develop your skills through mentorship and clinical exposure. You will take ownership of your nursing practice, ensuring consistency between practice and policy while advocating for those in your care. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, we would love to hear from you!

About You

ou are an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment. With strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality care, you are ready to support and guide your team while delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

• Qualifications and Registration
  Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing Board of Australia, holding (or eligible for) a current practising certificate.

• Clinical Experience and Leadership
  At least three years post-registration experience with proven competence in acute nursing, end-of-life care, and mentoring junior staff.

• Communication and Teamwork
  Effective communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams and under minimal supervision.

• Professional Knowledge and Innovation
  Solid understanding of relevant legislation, ethical standards, and quality improvement systems, coupled with creativity and flexibility in clinical practice.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  906834

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 4 July 2025

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

 906834 RD Community Palliative Care Services - Clinical Nurse.pdf

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