Registered Nurse - Access Assistants Program

Health

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 78,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Public transport

Employee assistance program

Relocation support

Job summary

Health in Adelaide is seeking an AAP Registered Nurse to provide direct, individualized nursing care to children with complex health needs in educational settings. You will ensure safe care delivery in line with health plans and professional standards.

The role requires RN registration with NMBA or eligibility, and experience with complex pediatric care, including tracheostomy and ventilation. The position offers casual, fixed-term arrangements with a term up to December 10, 2027.

Qualifications

Registered or eligible for NMBA registration.
Demonstrated competence in relevant nursing practice.
Experience with clients with complex health care needs.
Experience with tracheostomy, oxygen therapy and ventilation.
Knowledge of nursing standards, legislation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and plan and coordinate service delivery.
Participate in quality improvement activities for patient safety.
Provide health promotion and education to patients and carers.
Participate in evaluative research within the practice setting.
Review decisions and supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Nursing practice

Complex health needs

Tracheostomy care

Oxygen therapy

Ventilation

Nursing standards

Education

RN registration with NMBA

Job description

Registered Nurse - Access Assistants Program

Job no: 944421
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern, Adelaide Metro Southern, Barossa, Various
Categories: Medical, Nursing/Midwifery

Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health, Barossa, North and Southern suburbs
Salary – RN/M1 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 1, $77,824 to $106,187 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Casual, Temporary (fixed term) contract up 10 December 2027

About WCHN Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. (details upon request)

About the role

The AAP Registered Nurse provides direct, individualised nursing care and health support to children with complex health needs in educational settings, ensuring safe care delivery in accordance with health plans and professional standards.

Key duties of the role

Assess individual patient/client needs, plan, implement and/or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options including other disciplines or agencies.
Participate in quality improvement activities that contribute to client safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting.
Provide health promotion and education to clients or groups and carers to improve the health outcomes of individual.
Participate in evaluative research activities within the practice setting.
Review decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses and students.

Skills and Experience

Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Demonstrated competence in relevant area of nursing practice
Experience working with clients with complex health care needs
Experience providing care involving tracheostomy, oxygen therapy and ventilation
Knowledge of nursing standards, legislation, and quality improvement practices

Enquiries can be directed to

Bernadette McCann

Nurse Consultant – AAP Manager

0481252595

Bernadette.McCann2@sa.gov.au

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below: