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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• May be rostered across all CALHN sites - RAH, TQEH, HRC and Repat
• AIN $38.75–$39.90 per hour, including casual loading, plus 12% super
• Casual shifts across a seven-day roster
• Various opportunities commencing 2027

Bring your nursing studies to life
Ready to turn what you’re learning into meaningful patient care? Join the CALHN nursing team as an Assistant in Nursing and gain hands-on experience alongside Enrolled and Registered Nurses. You’ll build your confidence, develop your clinical skills and make a meaningful difference for patients.

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About the Role
Working within your scope of practice, you’ll support patient care and assist with nursing duties within your scope of practice. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll learn on the job, care for people from diverse backgrounds and build relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals. Guidance and mentorship will help you grow your skills as you continue your studies.

Who can apply?
To be eligible for this pool, you must:

• Be currently enrolled in an approved nursing program leading to registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Have successfully completed and passed at least the first year of your nursing degree by your commencement date in 2027.
• Hold current student registration with Ahpra.
• Complete any training CALHN requires for safe and competent practice.
• Meet the other SA Health employment requirements in the role description.

About you
You’re ready to learn and committed to safe, person-centred care. You’ll bring:

• A caring and respectful approach to patients and families
• Clear communication and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Confidence to ask questions and learn from experienced nurses
• An understanding of your scope of practice

Why join CALHN?
Gain practical nursing experience while you study, with guidance from experienced colleagues and opportunities to learn across CALHN services. You’ll also enjoy:

• Learn on the job – build your confidence and clinical skills alongside Enrolled and Registered Nurses.
• Explore your future – experience different care settings and discover where nursing could take you.
• Work together – draw on the support and shared knowledge of your nursing team.
• Balance your commitments – explore flexible working arrangements, where available, to help manage work, study and family life.
• Access wellbeing support – use the confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 945301 RD CALHN Assistant in Nursing.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children's Check and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role? Contact the CALHN Nurse Education Nurse Manager
P: 7074 3500
E: Health.CALHNNurseEducationNurseManager@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 25^th October 2027
Job Ref: 945301

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian applicant guidelines for more information

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