Community Palliative Care Services - Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse Community Palliative Care Services

• CALHN Community Palliative Care Services | Across sites, including RAH and TQEH
• RN/M2C $92,731 to $117,215 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Multiple permanent part time positions available | 32 hours per week

Nursing Careers at CALHN

Join our dedicated nursing team at CALHN, where you’ll help shape the future of health through world-class care and research - achieving the extraordinary every day.

• Be part of a safe and connected, person-centred nursing community
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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About the Role
Help people receive compassionate care where they feel most at home. As a Clinical Nurse in Community Palliative Care, you’ll provide advanced nursing care and individual case management, supporting patients with terminal illness and the people who care for them.

• Assess needs and coordinate individual care in the home and community.

• Support patients’ physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs.

• Work with senior nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues to manage complex care.

• Guide and support carers and less experienced nursing colleagues.

• Contribute to evidence based practice, quality improvement and clinical portfolios.

About You
To be successful in this role you will:

• Be registered or eligible for NMBA nurse registration.

• Hold or be eligible for a current practising certificate.

• Bring acute nursing competence and end of life care experience.

• Guide students and less experienced nursing colleagues.

• Communicate well, solve problems and manage priorities.

The role description requires at least three years of full time equivalent post registration experience. You’ll also bring knowledge of clinical information systems, report writing, professional standards and quality improvement, with the confidence to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More to love about working at CALHN:

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways
• Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
• Balance your life – flexible work options where available
• Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Enhance your wellbeing – access our confidential wellbeing partner for you and your family

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

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for the full requirements:  955491 - RD for Community Palliative Care Services - Clinical Nurse.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?
Connect with Amanda Beshara or Lucy Cussans, Nurse Unit Manager (s).
P: 0416 019 159 and 0429 264 093
E: amanda.beshara@sa.gov.au or lucy.cussans@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications to Nurse Manager OPD & SM2 Craig Robinson and close: 11:55 pm, Friday 27 November 2026
Job Ref: 955491

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

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