Registered Nurse Specialist Geriatric Dementia Unit

Job no: 936426
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

Location: Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
Salary: RN1 $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
Multiple Full time and Part time Permanent positions

Nursing Careers at CALHN – Be Part of Something Bigger
Join a connected nursing community making a real impact.

Why Join Us?

Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care
Support recovery and coordinated transitions
Work in a supportive, values-driven team
Build skills across varied and complex care
Grow through mentoring and leadership pathways

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through 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.

Discover more about our people, our stories, and the opportunities to thrive with CALHN.

About the Role

Join our Specialist Geriatric Dementia Unit at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, as a Registered Nurse (RN1) delivering care with expertise and compassion. Work in tranquil, leafy surrounds while you lead care, build capability in others and maintain safe, high quality practice.

Deliver expert, person centred care to geriatric patients
Lead care planning, review and clinical decisions
Monitor patient status and escalate clinical change
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records
Supervise ENs, AINs and support student learning
Delegate care and oversee safe practice
Build strong relationships with patients and team
Collaborate with multidisciplinary and external partners

About You

You bring clinical confidence, leadership and a calm, patient centred approach. You’re ready to lead care, support others and make sound decisions in a dynamic geriatric setting.

Registered Nurse with NMBA registration or eligibility
Deliver safe care aligned with standards and scope
Communicate well and resolve issues with confidence
Prioritise workload and lead clinical decisions
Support team, supervise staff and guide students

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

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 936426 RD Registered Nurse RN1 - HRC 2B.pdf
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.