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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations
• ENC/END - Enrolled Nurse CERT/DIPL
• Salary $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (Pro Rata, based on full-time equivalent. Pay will be adjusted to hours worked)
• Part-time, 32 hours per week
• 12 Month Program commencing February 2026 or March 2026 

Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence and Excitement!

About the Role

The Enrolled Nurse Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) at CALHN is a dynamic, hands-on opportunity for newly qualified (or soon-to-qualify) Enrolled Nurses to move seamlessly from student to practising professional.

Join a 12-month graduate program (32 hours per week) that includes:

• Two stimulating clinical rotations to broaden your skills
• Four professional-development days focused on growth and learning
• Dedicated support from an experienced nurse team every step of the way
• Potential for ongoing employment once the program is complete

Ideal for Enrolled Nurses who have completed their Diploma within the past 12 months and have less than six months’ acute care experience, this program lets you work alongside Registered Nurses and Midwives to deliver safe, person-centred care while building confidence, clinical expertise, and a rewarding future in nursing.

Key details:

• Program Start dates: 7 February 2026 or 7 March 2026
• Registration: You will be required to hold AHPRA registration at least 4 weeks before your chosen start date

This program offers the perfect pathway to grow from novice to proficient Enrolled Nurse in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

About You

You are an empathetic and motivated Enrolled Nurse who delivers safe, person-centred care and thrives as part of a collaborative team. Your qualifications and experience show a strong commitment to professional standards and continuous learning.

You bring:

• Current or eligible registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, including completion of an approved medicines administration program.
• Proven ability to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, recognising and reporting changes in clinical condition while managing a busy workload.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, building positive relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of professional standards, legislation and ethical practice, ensuring care meets all regulatory and quality requirements.

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.

Benefits of Joining CALHN

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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 910100

Enquiries to: health.calhnnurseeducationnursemanager@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 19 October 2025

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

 910100_ENDP TPPP Enrolled Nurse RD.pdf

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