ENROLLED NURSE (NURSING CAMPAIGN) – RNBU

Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens, and Subclass 485, 491 and 191 visa holders seeking a government healthcare enrolled nurse career in regional South Australia.

Please note: International applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the required nursing registration, qualification and employment eligibility requirements.

About This Opportunity

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Enrolled Nurses to join the Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU) at the Repat Health Precinct in Daw Park. This is a specialised opportunity to develop your nursing career in older persons mental health while providing compassionate care to people living with severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms.

Working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, you will contribute to relationship-centred nursing care, support consumers and their carers, participate in therapeutic interventions and contribute to safe, high-quality care. The role provides an opportunity to develop specialist experience in dementia and mental health nursing while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals.

Job Summary

• Position: Enrolled Nurse – Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU)
• Classification: ENC/END – Enrolled Nurse
• Employer Name: Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
• Required Education Level: Registered or eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Daw Park, Adelaide, South Australia (Repat Health Precinct)
• Salary: AUD $66,552 – $77,824 per annum + Superannuation and applicable benefits
• Application Deadline: 6 September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, relationship-centred nursing care to consumers.
• Support consumers living with severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with consumers and their carers.
• Contribute to individualised care and support programs.
• Assist with assessment, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk minimisation activities.
• Contribute to safe work practices within the clinical environment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Support students, new staff and less experienced staff as required.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

Essential Requirements

• Registered or eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated nursing capability appropriate to an Enrolled Nurse role.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in caring for people living with dementia is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience in mental health nursing practice is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to reflect on practice and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Commitment to person-centred and relationship-centred care.

Salary & Employment Benefits

• Salary: AUD $66,552 – $77,824 per annum.
• Superannuation benefits.
• Salary sacrifice / salary packaging benefits.
• Full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist experience in older persons mental health.
• Clinical learning and professional development opportunities.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in dementia and complex behavioural care.
• Supportive clinical environment at the Repat Health Precinct.

Important Applicant Information

Application Methodology: Submit an online application through the SA Health Careers portal.

Required Documents:

• Updated resume.
• Evidence of relevant nursing qualification.
• Evidence of current nursing registration where required.
• Supporting documentation requested in the official role description.

Screening Requirements: Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as outlined in the Role Description.

Eligible Applicants Included

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Australian Citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand Citizens
• Eligible visa holders who meet Australian employment and nursing registration requirements
• International Applicants who meet the required qualification, registration and employment eligibility requirements

About Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) provides a broad range of health services to communities across southern Adelaide. The network includes hospital, community, mental health and specialist healthcare services and supports patients across different stages of life.

The Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit at the Repat Health Precinct provides specialised care for older people experiencing severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms. The service focuses on compassionate, relationship-centred care and multidisciplinary approaches that support consumers, carers and families.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal and relevant history screening.
• Applicants must satisfy SA Health immunisation compliance requirements.
• Applicants should never pay recruitment fees, visa processing fees or placement charges to secure employment.
• Original qualification, registration and employment documents may be required during the recruitment process.

Original Source

SA Health Careers — Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurses - Nursing Campaign - RNBU | Southern Adelaide Local Health Network | Job Reference: 935915