* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
* Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 per annum (RN1) / $87,416 - $110,497 per annum (RN2C), plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
* RN1/RN2C – Temporary Full-time – up to 12 June 2026
Join our compassionate team as a Registered Nurse in our Palliative Care Inpatient unit at Modbury Hospital, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments.
We have multiple full-time temporary positions available until 12 June 2026.
About the Role:
Palliative care nursing offers the advantage of providing a meaningful impact in patients' lives by providing comfort, dignity and support, at a time where they are most vulnerable. Healthcare professionals working in palliative care not only focus on physical symptoms but also on emotional, psychological and spiritual needs whilst, forming compassionate connections with patients and their families. Palliative care is a rewarding environment that encourages holistic care, teamwork and continuous learning and where empathy and purpose are at the core of daily work.
What You'll Do
* Deliver evidence-based palliative care nursing to inpatients
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualised care plans
* Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
* Manage complex symptom control and pain management
* Mentor junior staff and students
Our Clinical Nurse (RN2C) positions offer the perfect blend of advanced clinical practice and leadership development. You'll mentor junior staff while taking on specialised portfolio responsibilities tailored to your career aspirations. For Registered Nurses (RN1), develop from novice to proficient practitioner in a supportive environment focused on your professional growth.
To be eligible for this position, you must have current registration, or be eligible for registration, as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practicing certificate.
About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you.
You will be committed to providing person-centred care to meet the individual health needs of our patients.
Your experience in palliative care, oncology, or acute medical settings will be greatly beneficial to this role.
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships.
An ability to effectively managing multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.
This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
Ready to make a difference in palliative care? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Modbury Hospital.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:
Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.
Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.
Mental Health - The Division of Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for youth, adults and older people in northern Adelaide. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.
Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners.
Community Sites - Elizabeth GP Plus, Modbury GP Plus and Gilles Plains GP Plus Super Clinics providing community based care.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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.
Checks:
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment– apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
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: 922000
Enquiries:
Donna Jenkins - Nurse Unit Manager
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date:
12 December 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
RN1 - Registered Nurse (ACRPC) - Role
RN2 - Clinical Nurse (ACRPC) - Role
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.