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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary   RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Salary   RN-4  $132,177 - $137,771 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions available 

About the Role

RN-3  As a Level 3 Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you will embark on an exciting journey to develop the advanced clinical, interpersonal, and leadership skills required to achieve Nurse Practitioner authorisation. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide expert nursing and midwifery care directly to patients and their families, while working collaboratively with authorised Nurse Practitioners and Consultant Medical Officers to make informed decisions around diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and patient education. You will also have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership to your nursing and midwifery colleagues, guiding and supporting them within your scope of practice. This is a rewarding role for a motivated clinician who is ready to take accountability for high-quality patient care, professional advice, and practice excellence, all while contributing to a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications - 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.

RN-4   As a Nurse Practitioner, you will practise at an advanced level, providing expert clinical nursing care to individuals, groups, or populations within a legislatively protected and professionally recognised scope. This role offers the opportunity to apply your advanced nursing knowledge and experience while taking accountability for high-quality patient care, professional advice, and delegation of responsibilities. You will work collaboratively across the healthcare team, contributing to best-practice outcomes and supporting colleagues, all within a framework endorsed and credentialed by the LHN Nursing and Midwifery Credentialing Committee. This is a fulfilling role for a motivated clinician eager to make a meaningful difference while practising at the forefront of nursing excellence.

Qualifications - Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate with the notation of Nurse Practitioner.

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.

Benefit 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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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:  920255

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 November 2025

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

 92055 RD RN-3.pdf

 920255 RD RN-4.pdf

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