Registered Nurses Gen Med Acute

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Health in Adelaide is seeking a registered nurse to join the Noarlunga Hospital Acute General Medical ward in a brand-new unit. You will provide acute medical care, engage with patients and families, and work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality outcomes.

The role offers professional development, modern facilities, and opportunities in education and leadership for staff, with pro rata salary in the listed range.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current practising certificate.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to prioritise workload and monitor clinical condition.
• Willingness to learn and expand current skills.
• Experience in managing deteriorating patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide health promotion and education to patients, groups, or carers.
• Support nursing practice and learning experiences for students and staff.
• Contribute to procedures for handling challenging behaviours.
• Review decisions and assessments from junior staff and students.
• Coordinate activities of students and assistants under guidance of a registered nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered nurse (NMBA) or eligible

Job description

Job no: 951292
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Health Precinct – Gen Med Acute
• Salary $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN/M1
• Multiple Positions Available

Our Team Wants You! - Transform Lives at Noarlunga Hospital

Join our compassionate nursing team in a brand-new ward at Noarlunga Hospital and deliver exceptional acute medical care that transforms patient outcomes every day. Experience the rewards of working in a fast-paced environment, with cutting-edge technology, supportive colleagues, and comprehensive professional development opportunities in our new, modern General Medicine unit.

About the role:

Noarlunga Acute General Medical ward is a purpose-built unit at the Noarlunga Hospital. With 24 beds dedicated to General Medicine to provide higher acuity and when needed end of life care for our local community, we practice a multidisciplinary model of care with skilled staff. This specialised unit is not limited by the boundaries of medical subspecialties.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide health promotion and education, to patients/clients or groups and carers to improve the health outcomes of individuals,
• Support nursing/midwifery practice and learning experiences for students undertaking clinical placements, orientation for new staff and preceptorship of graduates,
• Contribute to procedures for effectively dealing with people exhibiting challenging behaviours,
• Review decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced Registered Nurses/ Midwives and Enrolled Nurses and students,
• Under the guidance of a registered nurse coordinates and guides activities of student enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing

About you:

• Effective communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills,
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate,
• Ability to prioritise workload, recognise and report changes in clinical condition,
• Ability to be, creative, innovative, and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting,
• Experience in working in an acute care setting and a willingness to learn and expand current skills,
• Experience in managing deteriorating patients

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Elly Morgan, Nurse Unit Manager, (08) 848 86141, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8 November 2026

Attachments:

• EN GMIU - Role Description
• RN GMIU - 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. 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:951292

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time