Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Nursing careers at CALHN

Join our dedicated nursing team at CALHN, where you’ll help shape the future of health through world-class care and research - achieving the extraordinary every day.

• Be part of a safe and connected, person-centred nursing community
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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About the role
Join our Respiratory Outpatients and Tuberculosis Service and support people living with respiratory conditions. You will deliver person centred nursing care, work with a multidisciplinary team and help patients and carers navigate their treatment.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care.
• Support patients and carers with health information and education.
• Coordinate care with medical, nursing and community services.
• Recognise changes in patient needs and escalate concerns.
• Contribute to safe practice, quality improvement and staff learning.

At Clinical Nurse level, provide clinical expertise, guide less experienced colleagues and contribute to an agreed portfolio of responsibilities.

About you
To be successful in this role you willl

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA registration and a practising certificate.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and person centred nursing care.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate across disciplines.
• Prioritise care, solve problems and adapt to changing needs.
• Apply nursing standards and contribute to quality improvement.

Clinical Nurse applicants will also bring experience leading and supporting student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses. Please refer to the relevant role description for the full essential requirements, including the experience required at each level.

Why you will love working at CALHN

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More to love about working at CALHN:

• Stretch your salary – 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
• Enhance your wellbeing – access our confidential wellbeing partner for you and your 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 attached role descriptions for the full essential educational, registration and experience requirements.
  Attachments: 954675 - RD for Registered Nurse-1 Clinical Nurse - Respiratory OPD TB Service.pdf  954675 - RD for Registered Nurse-2 Clinical Nurse - Respiratory OPD TB Service.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Apply now
Applications close: 11:55 pm Friday, 27 November 2026
Job ref: 954675

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

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