• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
• 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
• Full-time temporary up to 30/6/26
• May be required to work a 7 day roster

About the Role

RN-3  We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate nurse with clinical expertise in palliative care to provide direct, person-centred support to patients and families in the aged care setting. In this advanced role, you will offer expert nursing care, lead and coordinate the CPCiAC program, and develop a needs rounding initiative that supports Advance Care Planning and timely palliative responses. With a high level of autonomy and clinical decision-making, you’ll provide leadership, mentorship, and education to aged care staff, helping to build workforce capability and improve resident outcomes. You will also be responsible for reporting on program outcomes and ensuring practice aligns with policy and best standards of care.

RN-4  We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead and deliver person-centred palliative care primarily within the aged care setting. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert clinical care, leadership, and education to improve the palliative experience for residents, families, and aged care staff. You’ll coordinate the CPCiAC program, lead needs rounding to support Advance Care Planning, and contribute to sustainable improvements in care outcomes. Working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll operate under an expanded scope of practice, including prescribing, while driving innovation and best practice in palliative and aged care. 

Qualifications

See role descriptions

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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 898621

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Tuesday 17 June 2025

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

 898621 RD RN-3.pdf

 898621 RD RN-4.pdf

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