Palliative Care Clinical Nurse

SA Health; Barmera; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 for the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network in Barmera. This part-time ongoing position offers a pro rata salary of $90,913.00 to $114,917.00 per annum, reflecting experience and hours worked.

You will deliver high-quality palliative care, mentor students and junior staff, and contribute to a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment in country SA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-registration experience and current or eligible registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care across care settings.
• Support development of less experienced staff and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife registration

Job description

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera.
• RN/M2C | Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 | $90,913.00 to $114,917.00 p.a. (pro rata)
• Employment: Part time - Ongoing Permanent
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Join our Palliative Care team as a Clinical Nurse, delivering compassionate, high-quality care across a range of health service settings. You’ll build on your clinical experience and expertise while taking on meaningful portfolio responsibilities, supporting the development of less experienced staff, and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with 3+ years’ post-registration experience and current or eligible registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, standards and legislation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including supporting and guiding students, enrolled nurses and less experienced staff.

Desired Criteria

• Palliative Care qualifications and knowledge of relevant Australian Palliative Care Standards.
• Experience in quality improvement, nursing research and applying evidence to practice.
• Strong teamwork and technology skills, with knowledge of the SA Public Health System and contemporary nursing issues.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from
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Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

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Enquiries

Application Closing Date

13 October 2026 - 11.55PM

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