Registered Nurses - Transition Unit

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave loading

Flu vaccinations

Professional development support

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre Transition Ward. You will deliver person-centred nursing care, assess needs, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support patients and families while developing clinical skills.

You’ll hold NMBA registration, work on clinical standards, and participate in quality improvement with salary packaging and professional development options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competence in relevant nursing practice.
• Communicate clearly and work well across disciplines.
• Prioritise care and support patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care in the Transition Unit.
• Assess patient needs and plan individual nursing care.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and the team.
• Monitor progress and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Guide enrolled nurses, assistants and nursing students.
• Improve care through quality reviews and shared learning.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Clinical nursing competence

Care coordination

Clear documentation

Education

NMBA registration

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Registered Nurses Transition Unit

• Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Northgate SA 5085 - 2A Transition Ward
• Salary: RN/M1 – $79,381 to $108,311 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging

Nursing Careers at CALHN

Join CALHN’s dedicated nursing team and help deliver safe, connected care. Support patients through transition care, share expertise with multidisciplinary colleagues and grow your nursing skills in a supportive environment.

About the Role

Deliver person centred nursing care in the Transition Unit at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. Assess patient needs, coordinate care with multidisciplinary colleagues and support patients and families while developing your clinical skills.

• Assess patient needs and plan individual nursing care.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and the team.
• Monitor progress and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Guide enrolled nurses, assistants and nursing students.
• Improve care through quality reviews and shared learning.

You’ll take responsibility for your nursing practice and delegated care, maintain clear clinical records and work with colleagues to support safe patient outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA registration as a nurse.
• Hold or be eligible for a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrate competence in relevant nursing practice.
• Communicate clearly and work well across disciplines.
• Prioritise care and support patients and their families.

You’ll bring sound problem solving skills, a flexible approach and knowledge of nursing standards, relevant legislation and quality improvement. Qualifications relevant to the clinical area and experience in quality improvement are desirable.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Enjoy support for your career, wellbeing and life outside work.

• Boost take-home pay with salary packaging and lease options.
• Build skills and explore career opportunities across CALHN.
• Share expertise with supportive multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Access professional development support and allowances.
• Explore flexible work options where available.
• Enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.
• Access confidential support for you and your family.

Salary packaging includes up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax superannuation and novated lease options.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential qualifications and the full role requirements.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. This is an immunisation Category A role.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Job Ref: 953859

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply.