Clinical Nurse

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide is seeking a Clinical Nurse RN2C to provide senior nursing support across community and inpatient palliative care settings. You will work within a 7-day roster, delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families.

You will lead with clinical expertise, taking on negotiated portfolio responsibilities to support your development and enhance palliative care quality. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting.
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• At least three years post-registration experience with leadership of student nurses and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical nursing support to community and inpatient palliative care patients.
• Work across a 7-day roster to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
• Take on negotiated portfolio responsibilities to support professional development and quality of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Creativity

Leadership experience

RN clinical experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Job description

Job no: 954366
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Palliative Care (SAPS)
• Salary $92,731 - $117,215 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM2C| 16 HPW - Contract Until April 2027 Available

Lead with Compassion, Inspire with Care - Make Your Mark in Palliative Nursing!

Make a meaningful difference when it matters most as a Clinical Nurse with Southern Adelaide Palliative Service! You’ll provide senior clinical nursing support to community and inpatient palliative care patients across a variety of healthcare settings, working across a 7-day roster to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. Build on your clinical expertise while taking on negotiated portfolio responsibilities that support your professional development and help enhance the quality of palliative care for patients and their families.

About you:

• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision

To be considered for the RN2C (Clinical Nurse) level you must have at least three years, full time equivalent, post registration experience with experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse , [phone], [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 12th of November 2026

Attachments:

• Clinical Nurse SAPS - RD
• 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. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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: 954366

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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