Clinical Nurse

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the Geriatric Outreach Service, delivering specialist geriatric care to residents in aged care homes across Southern Adelaide. The role focuses on person-centred care, coordinating clinical assessments and supporting families and staff with education and guidance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying your nursing expertise to prevent unnecessary hospital presentations and promote quality of life for

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and management of older people with complex health needs including BPSD.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care to residents in Residential Aged Care Homes across Southern Adelaide.
• Perform clinical assessments, care coordination and support to residents and families.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Contribute to service improvement and education within the Geriatric Outreach Service.

Skills

Geriatric care

BPSD management

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Job no: 952823
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern, Adelaide CBD
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

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Are you looking for a nursing role where you can build meaningful relationships, work autonomously, and make a genuine difference in the lives of older people?

Join the Geriatric Outreach Service (GOS) and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering specialist care to residents in Residential Aged Care Homes across Southern Adelaide. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise while supporting older people to remain well, connected and cared for in their place of residence.

GOS is a highly valued multidisciplinary team providing specialist geriatric services across metropolitan Adelaide. As a Clinical Nurse, you will work alongside medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to deliver person-centred care that promotes wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

You will build strong relationships with residents, families, aged care staff and health professionals while providing clinical assessment, care coordination, education and support. Through proactive and collaborative care, you will help prevent avoidable hospital presentations and ensure older people receive the right care in the right place.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work across multiple residential aged care settings as part of a supportive and experienced team committed to excellence in aged care.

About You

We are looking for nurses who are passionate about improving the lives of older people.

You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with at least three years post-registration experience who enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships with consumers, families and healthcare partners. You are compassionate, adaptable and confident in delivering high-quality care in a community-based environment.

You will bring:

• A commitment to person-centred and age-friendly care.
• Experience in the assessment and management of older people with complex health needs, including Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound clinical judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A willingness to learn, share knowledge and contribute to service improvement.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Jayme Hoskin, Nurse Consultant, Geriatric Outreach Service, 0461 559 594, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

October 11, 2026 11:55pm Sunday

Attachments:

• RN2C Clinical Nurse - Geriatric Outreach Services Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 952823

Advertised:

01 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time