CLINICAL AND REGISTERED NURSE (ICU)

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders who seeking an exceptional DAMA health sector job experience in Adelaide Metro Southern Region, South Australia.

Please note: The SA Health Department may provide Sponsorship Visas to eligible international applicants who qualify for the relevant Skilled Occupation List*.

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team in the Intensive Care Unit at the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) – Flinders Medical Centre. In these full-time or part-time ongoing roles, you will provide high-quality supportive care to critically ill patients within a 32-bed tertiary intensive care unit. Flinders Medical Centre provides care for the continuum of the life span, offering a unique opportunity to care for paediatric and obstetric patients alongside the full spectrum of adult ICU care requirements, including trauma and ECMO.

Job Summary

Operating within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will play a vital role in providing person-centered clinical care, supporting health service systems, and managing patient care plans. You will assist in coordinating care delivery challenges, contribute to process improvements, and serve as a mentor and educator to guide students and new staff.

• Employer Name: SA Health Department (Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre)
• Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time (Ongoing roles available)
• Required Education Level: Certificate in Clinical Nursing and 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience in the Australian Healthcare system
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Bedford Park, Adelaide Metro Southern, South Australia
• Salary: AUD $74,831.00 - $102,103.00 (RN1) | Salary $87,416.00 - $110,497.00 (RN2C)
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Providing direct person-centred nursing care and individual case management to patients on a shift-by-shift basis in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Assessing clinical status of patients and providing appropriate ICU therapies in collaboration with the ICU multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing support and guidance to newer or less experienced staff and student nurses providing nursing care.
• Providing health promotion and education to patients and carers to improve the health outcomes of the individual.

Skills & Requirements

• Clinical Competence: Registered or Clinical Nurse committed to delivering highly safe, professional, and consistent nursing practices. To be successful, you must be a qualified ICU nurse or have 2-3 years of acute care nursing in the Australian Healthcare system looking to commence ICU specialisation.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Proven motivation to support and guide less experienced staff, fostering a proactive learning environment. For the RN2C level, you must have at least three years, full-time equivalent, post-registration experience with experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.
• Professional Development: Strong commitment to continuously developing personal clinical knowledge, skills, and evidence-based frameworks through ongoing experience.

Benefits

• Competitive professional base salary ranges based on classification tier ($74,831.00 to $110,497.00 per annum).
• Generous Salary Packaging Options allowing up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (mortgage, rent, utility bills, groceries) plus an extra $2,650 for meal entertainment.
• Conditional provisions for negotiated Relocation Financial Support for eligible professionals transitioning into the network.
• Immediate access to the Fitness Passport program, providing a discounted workplace health and fitness registry for staff and their families.
• Comprehensive leave provisions alongside professional career advancement opportunities via specialised work-based training programs designed to enable a sound transition to post-graduate studies in critical care.
• Dedicated support systems for you and your family via our free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Important Applicant Information

• Application Process: Please review the official applicant guidelines and the Australian/International applicant guidelines prior to submitting your formal portal answers.
• Contact Inquiries: Reach out to Renee Overweel, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, via phone at 82046480 or email at renee.overweel@sa.gov.au for role descriptions or operational queries.
• Eligibility: Position open to everyone (local and eligible international applicants matching safety registry screening).

Required Application Documents:

• An up-to-date professional trade resume outlining your mechanical maintenance history, light/heavy asset experience, technical skills, and clear contact parameters for references.
• A tailored covering letter addressing your mechanical aptitude, your alignment with the core selection criteria, and your structural commitment to workplace safety.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders

About The Employer

The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is the fastest-growing Local Health Network in SA, delivering exceptional health services to regional and metropolitan communities. Based in the southern area of Adelaide, Flinders Medical Centre provides dynamic career growth opportunities across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and communities, while promoting an inclusive workplace that values diversity and flexible ways of working.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Appointments are strictly subject to mandatory employment screening checks as detailed on the front page of the official Role Description.
• Candidates must be fully compliant with the occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination policy addressing vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Never provide upfront financial money, system processing fees, or tool bonds to any health network hiring portal or contact agent.
• Do not share sensitive private financial data or your Tax File Number (TFN) from your initial submission files.

Original Source: SA Health Vacancies Board — Position: Clinical and Registered Nurse - ICU / Job Reference: 928428