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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • ENC $66,552 - $74,914 p.a.
  • END $69,096 - $77,824 p.a.
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 29 January 2027

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is offering an exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to join our Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care division - where compassionate, person‑centred care truly transforms lives.

In this role, you will provide specialised nursing support to a diverse patient group, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence‑based care. You will play an important part in maintaining patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing across all stages of their healthcare journey.

Rehabilitation nursing is a deeply rewarding specialty, giving clinicians the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, rehabilitation nurses support individuals recovering from disabling injuries or illness through personalised, goal‑driven care plans. This holistic approach addresses physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs, empowering patients to regain independence, confidence and autonomy. Rehabilitation nurses act as educators, advocates and coordinators, encouraging active participation in therapy and daily routines. It is a role that changes lives - helping patients rebuild skills, overcome challenges and reach their highest potential.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

In this role you will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to problem‑solve effectively, navigate difficult conversations and build positive, respectful relationships. You can manage competing priorities with confidence and demonstrate resilience in fast‑paced, complex environments. Your ability to remain adaptable, organised and focused under pressure will be key to your success in this role.

Apply now and become part of a team shaping the future of healthcare in South Australia.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 927356

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 1232

E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

20 March 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 927356 - Enrolled Nurse - Rehabilitation - ENC_END - role description.pdf

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