Clinical Nurse: Transition Care in the Community (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation benefits

Job summary

The Transition Care Program Clinical Nurse role at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is a part-time, 32-hour-per-week contract covering the Adelaide Metro Northern region. You will assess clients, develop care plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions from hospital to home.

You must have experience in geriatric, community or rehabilitation nursing, be eligible for NMBA registration, hold a current driving licence and be willing to travel within the

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, community, or rehabilitation nursing contexts.
• Understanding of Transition Care Program goals and eligibility.
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings.
• Strong communication with clients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Willingness to travel across the Adelaide Metro Northern region with a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans aligned with TCP goals.
• Coordinate with allied health and TCP team to support care transitions.
• Monitor health status changes and escalate per NALHN protocols.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health standards.

Skills

Aged care nursing

Community nursing

Rehabilitation nursing

Autonomous practice

Effective communication

Driver's licence & travel

Education

NMBA registration eligible

Job description

The Transition Care Program Clinical Nurse role at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is a part-time, 32-hour-per-week contract covering the Adelaide Metro Northern region. You will assess clients, develop care plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions from hospital to home.

You must have experience in geriatric, community or rehabilitation nursing, be eligible for NMBA registration, hold a current driving licence and be willing to travel within the