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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health, Barossa and Southern suburbs.
• Salary – ENC/END - Enrolled Nurse CERT/DIPL, $66,552 to $77,824 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual- Fixed term contract until 10 December 2027

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Enrolled Nurse supports the Registered Nurse in the provision of person-centred care consistent with regulatory and statutory requirements. Practice at this level is from novice to proficient Enrolled Nurse practice. Employees at this level work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife, however at all times the Enrolled Nurse retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing nursing/midwifery care.

Key duties of the role

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assessment, care routine procedures and, under direction of a Registered Nurse, takes initiative to plan and complete nursing care tasks for area of practice
• Provides assistance to other members of the health care team in provision of care to individuals/groups, including overseeing the work of students
• Continue own professional development, seek learning opportunities and maintains own professional development portfolio of learning and experience
• Contribute to research and support the coordination, supervision, and development of student enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing under the direction of a registered nurse

Skills and Experience

• Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
• Experience working in paediatric services and/or with clients requiring complex care, including tracheostomy and oxygen therapy
• Effective communication, teamwork, clinical prioritisation, and the ability to recognise and report changes in patient condition
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, codes of ethics, industrial agreements, and confidentiality requirements

Enquiries can be directed to

Bernadette McCann

Nurse Consultant – AAP Manager

7117 6965

Bernadette.McCann2@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• EN - Enrolled Nurse - Diversity, Development, Disability Health (3D Health) - Role Description - 944356.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date:  Thursday 20 August 2026 11:55PM