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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • ENC $66,552 - $74,914 p.a. (pro rata)
  • END $69,096 - $77,824 p.a. (pro rata)
• Ongoing Full-Time and Part-Time (Multiple Positions)
• Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time, up to 16 November 2026 (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is now available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Enrolled Nurse within our Acute Care of the Elderly unit. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work closely with Registered Nurses to deliver person‑centred, high‑quality care in line with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Whether you are building your skills as a novice or refining your practice at a proficient level, you will play an essential role in maintaining the wellbeing, dignity and comfort of our patients. While working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will retain accountability for your own practice and act with professionalism and compassion at all times.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. In order to administer medicines, must have completed a Board-approved program of study which includes an administration of medicines unit.

About You:

In this role you will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to approach challenges with confidence, support patients with empathy and navigate difficult conversations with professionalism. You are adept at managing competing priorities, staying organised and remaining calm in fast‑paced or complex situations. Your adaptability, resilience and commitment to high‑quality care 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: 933183

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Phone: (08) 7321 4232

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

Application Closing Date:

10 April 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 933183 - Enrolled Nurse - Acute Care of the Elderly (Multiple Positions) - ENC_END - role description.pdf

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