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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Location: Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
• Salary: RN2 $107,487 - $114,917 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Multiple Full time and Part time Permanent positions

 Make a Difference in Older Persons Care

Join CALHN’s Care of the Older Person and Community Transition (CO-ACT) team at Hampstead and experience a different kind of nursing environment—one where the focus is on taking the time to connect and care.

Working within a connected multidisciplinary team, you’ll support older people transitioning  into  community or residential aged care supports. Here, the focus is on patient-centred care, meaningful connection and seeing the impact of your work over time.

Register now for our online information session and hear how the CO‑ACT team at Hampstead delivers patient-centred care and transition support services.

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026

Time: 5:00pm (ACST)

👉 Find out more or register here

CO-ACT at Hampstead focuses on the unique pace and environment at Hampstead, where nurses have more opportunity to:

• Build rapport with patients and families
• Deliver connected, person-centred care
• Work collaboratively across nursing, allied health and support services
• Contribute to recovery and long-term outcomes
• Grow their career within a supportive team environment

Set within the leafy surrounds of Hampstead, this is a workplace that offers a calmer and more considered pace of care—without losing the complexity, collaboration and professional fulfilment that makes nursing meaningful.

Nursing Careers at CALHN – Time to Care
Join a connected nursing community making a real impact across South Australia’s largest health network. At CALHN, we’re shaping the future of healthcare through clinical care, research and innovation—delivering safe, connected care for our patients, our community and our people.

About the Role

Join the CO-ACT team and step into a key leadership role in older persons care. You will support the NUM, lead daily care delivery, build team capability and maintain safe, high quality, person centred practice.

What you’ll do:

• Support NUM to lead ward or service
• Deliver and oversee safe patient care
• Guide, coach and support nursing staff
• Promote consistent, person centred care
• Implement practice change and improve care
• Manage roster, staffing and work allocation
• Support recruitment, performance and leave
• Monitor resources, stock and service needs

About You

You’re a confident and inspiring nurse leader who brings energy, sound judgement and a passion for quality care and team growth.

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration
• Hold or eligible for current practising certificate
• Experience in care delivery and team leadership
• Support, guide and grow ENs, AINs and students
• Apply standards, quality systems and safe practice

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive.

• Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways
• Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
• Balance your life – flexible work options available
• Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – Employee Assistance Program for you and family
• Relocation reimbursement - up to $10,000 (eligible applicants)

To find out more about our benefits, visit our web page

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  934880 RD_Associate Nurse Unit Manager CO-ACT.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role; applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Sharon Manocchio, Project Officer

P: 0412 613 623

E: sharon.manocchio3@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Friday 5^th June 2026

Job Ref: 934880

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