Nurses Acute Geriatrics

Registered & Enrolled Nurses – Partners in Better Health

Join the team at Marjorie Tripp Ward, a specialised 20-bed acute geriatrics unit providing high-quality care for older people with complex health needs. Working alongside experienced nurses and a multidisciplinary team, you'll support patients with conditions such as frailty, falls and dementia, helping them maintain dignity, independence and wellbeing. This is a rewarding opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys teamwork, variety and making a meaningful difference every day.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll collaborate with a the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality care while helping patients maintain dignity, independence, and wellbeing. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for a Nurse who enjoys variety, teamwork, and opportunities to continually grow their clinical skills.

About you:

• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as an Enrolled/Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Medication endorsement, or eligibility to obtain endorsement
• A commitment to person-centred care and positive patient experiences
• Demonstrated ability to deliver safe, high-quality care in line with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a busy acute care environment

Why join Marjorie Tripp Ward? 

• Be part of a welcoming and supportive team culture
• Develop your skills in a specialised acute geriatrics setting
• Work in a challenging and rewarding environment where your contribution truly matters
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and their families

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged, and valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information..

Want To Know More? Contact: Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse, (08) 8404 2657, Maria.Garcia2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 22nd of November 2026 

Attachments:

• Enrolled Nurse Role Description
• Registered Nurse 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.
• SALHN is currently unable to offer or support Employer-based Sponsorship for Enrolled Nurses.
• 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: 954475