REGISTERED NURSE (NURSING CAMPAIGN) – RNBU

Best Suited For: Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens, Subclass 485, 491, 191 visa holders and international applicants seeking a government healthcare registered 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

Join the Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU) at the Repat Health Precinct and build your Registered Nursing career within specialised older persons mental health. This role provides an opportunity to care for people living with severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide relationship-centred nursing care, contribute to individual case management and participate in assessment, therapeutic interventions and care planning. You will also support students and less experienced staff while contributing to quality improvement, risk minimisation and safe clinical practice.

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse – Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU)
• Classification: RN/M1 – Registered Nurse Level 1
• Employer Name: Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
• Required Education Level: Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Daw Park, Adelaide, South Australia (Repat Health Precinct)
• Salary: AUD $77,824 – $106,187 per annum + Superannuation and applicable benefits
• Application Deadline: 6 September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, relationship-centred nursing care.
• Support consumers living with severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms.
• Contribute to individual case management and care planning.
• Assess consumers and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions and support programs.
• Evaluate consumer progress and contribute to ongoing care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk minimisation activities.
• Promote safe work practices within the clinical environment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Support and supervise students, new staff and less experienced nurses.
• Contribute to clinical teaching and learning activities.

Essential Requirements

• Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated competence caring for people living with dementia and associated behavioural and psychological symptoms is desirable.
• Knowledge and application of relevant mental health nursing standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to take on different perspectives and respond constructively to feedback.
• Commitment to relationship-centred and person-centred care.

Salary & Employment Benefits

• Salary: AUD $77,824 – $106,187 per annum.
• Superannuation benefits.
• Salary sacrifice / salary packaging benefits.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Professional development and clinical learning opportunities.
• Specialist experience in older persons mental health and dementia care.
• Multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Important Applicant Information

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

Required Documents:

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

Screening Requirements: Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance.

Eligible Applicants Included

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

About Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) delivers hospital, community, mental health and specialist healthcare services throughout southern Adelaide. Its services support consumers across a wide range of healthcare needs while providing opportunities for healthcare professionals to develop their careers.

The RNBU at the Repat Health Precinct is focused on specialised care for older people living with severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms. The service uses relationship-centred and multidisciplinary approaches to improve consumer safety, wellbeing and quality of life.

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 recruitment.

Original Source

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