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Sub-Acute Triage Hub Clinical Nurse - RN2

Join SALHN as a member of the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care Sub-Acute Triage Hub.  A Clinical Nurse role is available and is located in our triage hub at the Flinders Medical Centre site.  The role is responsible for reviewing referrals and assessing suitability of patients for admission to the Rehabilitation and Aged Care services.  The Clinical Nurse role is also involved in contributing to the reporting and quality monitoring mechanisms of the sub-acute triage program. Enjoy professional development, flexible arrangements, and competitive benefits while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery. This ongoing position offers excellent career stability within Australia's most comprehensive health network.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Advanced Nurse Manager, some of your duties for the role will include:

• Reviewing clinical documentation and assessing patient suitability for the different sub-acute services 
• Provide education and support to patients and the clinical teams on the sub-acute services available
• Support the other sub-acute triage hub team members
• Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area
• Monitoring patient/client care plans to ensure appropriate care outcomes are achieved 
• Manage a Safety and Quality portfolio in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Standards 

About you:

• Ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with older adults, their carers and family members
• Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses
• Ability to be able to rapidly respond to changing workloads and priorities
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting

To be considered for the RN2C (Clinical Nurse) level you must have at least three years, full time equivalent, post registration experience with experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse, (08) 8404 2657, Maria.Garcia2@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 12th August 2025 

Attachments:

• 910157 Rehab Triage - Clinical Nurse - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 910157