Job no: 953249
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Palliative Care Services
• Salary $132,794 - $138,730 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3 Fulltime- Contract Until March 2027 Available

Join SALHN today and contribute to our mission of providing the highest standard of care to palliative patients

Make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most challenging journey. As our Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care with Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will provide clinical leadership and expert guidance whilst delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to shape palliative care standards, mentor nursing teams, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure dignity, comfort, and quality of life for those in your care. Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and lead trans-formative healthcare that honours both patients and their loved ones during their most vulnerable moments.

• Undertake the nursing care role with a significant degree of independent clinical decision making in the area of personal expertise
• Mentor and educate nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in palliative care best practices
• Develop and implement evidence-based palliative care protocols and clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with highly trained multidisciplinary teams to streamline care processes
• Contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of corporate policies and processes, and lead with your expertise

• Providing confident and compassionate clinical leadership during complex and challenging situations to ensure the highest standard of patient care
• Provide skilled emotional support and communication skills for sensitive conversations with patients and families
• Offering experienced clinical leadership combined with mentoring abilities to guide and develop nursing staff within a palliative care setting
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant palliative care standard

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual - leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 3rd of November

• 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.
• 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: 953249

• Nurse Consultant - RD
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Job no: 954366
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Palliative Care (SAPS)
• Salary $92,731 - $117,215 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM2C 16 HPW - Contract Until April 2027 Available

Lead with Compassion, Inspire with Care - Make Your Mark in Palliative Nursing!

Make a meaningful difference when it matters most as a Clinical Nurse with Southern Adelaide Palliative Service! You'll provide senior clinical nursing support to community and inpatient palliative care patients across a variety of healthcare settings, working across a 7-day roster to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. Build on your clinical expertise while taking on negotiated portfolio responsibilities that support your professional development and help enhance the quality of palliative care for patients and their families.

About you:

• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision

To be considered for the RN2C (Clinical Nurse) 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.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 12th of November 2026

Attachments:

• Clinical Nurse SAPS - RD
• 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.
• 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: 954366

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Palliative Care Services is seeking a Nurse Consultant for palliative care leadership. You will provide clinical leadership and expert guidance, delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions.

This senior role offers opportunities to shape palliative care standards and mentor nursing teams. Join SALHN to lead a high-quality care environment, collaborate with multidisciplinary

Job no: 953249
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Palliative Care Services
• Salary $132,794 - $138,730 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3 Fulltime- Contract Until March 2027 Available

Join SALHN today and contribute to our mission of providing the highest standard of care to palliative patients

Make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most challenging journey. As our Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care with Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will provide clinical leadership and expert guidance whilst delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to shape palliative care standards, mentor nursing teams, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure dignity, comfort, and quality of life for those in your care. Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and lead trans-formative healthcare that honours both patients and their loved ones during their most vulnerable moments.

• Undertake the nursing care role with a significant degree of independent clinical decision making in the area of personal expertise
• Mentor and educate nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in palliative care best practices
• Develop and implement evidence-based palliative care protocols and clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with highly trained multidisciplinary teams to streamline care processes
• Contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of corporate policies and processes, and lead with your expertise

• Providing confident and compassionate clinical leadership during complex and challenging situations to ensure the highest standard of patient care
• Provide skilled emotional support and communication skills for sensitive conversations with patients and families
• Offering experienced clinical leadership combined with mentoring abilities to guide and develop nursing staff within a palliative care setting
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant palliative care standard

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual - leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Maria Garcia, RAP Casual Pool Clinical Support Nurse

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 3rd of November

• 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.
• 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: 953249

• Nurse Consultant - RD
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Clinical Nurse

Job no: 954366

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Palliative Care (SAPS)
• Salary $92,731 - $117,215 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM2C| 16 HPW - Contract Until April 2027 Available

Lead with Compassion, Inspire with Care – Make Your Mark in Palliative Nursing!

Make a meaningful difference when it matters most as a Clinical Nurse with Southern Adelaide Palliative Service! You’ll provide senior clinical nursing support to community and inpatient palliative care patients across a variety of healthcare settings, working across a 7-day roster to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. Build on your clinical expertise while taking on negotiated portfolio responsibilities that support your professional development and help enhance the quality of palliative care for patients and their families.

About you:

• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision

To be considered for the RN2C (Clinical Nurse) 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.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Maria Garcia, , (08) 8404 2657, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 12th of November 2026

Attachments:

• Clinical Nurse SAPS - RD
• 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.
• 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: 954366

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Nurse Consultant

Job no: 953249

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Palliative Care Services
• Salary $132,794 - $138,730 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM3| Fulltime- Contract Until March 2027 Available

Join SALHN today and contribute to our mission of providing the highest standard of care to palliative patients

Make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most challenging journey. As our Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care with Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will provide clinical leadership and expert guidance whilst delivering compassionate, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to shape palliative care standards, mentor nursing teams, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure dignity, comfort, and quality of life for those in your care. Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and lead trans-formative healthcare that honours both patients and their loved ones during their most vulnerable moments.

About the role:

• Undertake the nursing care role with a significant degree of independent clinical decision making in the area of personal expertise
• Mentor and educate nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in palliative care best practices
• Develop and implement evidence-based palliative care protocols and clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with highly trained multidisciplinary teams to streamline care processes
• Contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of corporate policies and processes, and lead with your expertise

About you:

• Providing confident and compassionate clinical leadership during complex and challenging situations to ensure the highest standard of patient care
• Provide skilled emotional support and communication skills for sensitive conversations with patients and families
• Offering experienced clinical leadership combined with mentoring abilities to guide and develop nursing staff within a palliative care setting
• Demonstrated competence in palliative care nursing practice in accordance with the relevant palliative care standard

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.

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, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 3rd of November

Attachments:

• Nurse Consultant - RD
• 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.
• 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: 953249

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Senior Social Worker Palliative Care

Job no: 953745

Work type: Full time

Location: Various

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Palliative Care
• Salary $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3| Ongoing, Full-Time Position

Shape Palliative Care Practice at Flinders Medical Centre | Senior Social Worker

This is a full-time ongoing Senior Social Worker position embedded within the Palliative Care service at Flinders Medical Centre, part of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. You will provide specialist psychosocial support to patients and families facing life-limiting illness, while also mentoring staff and contributing to a highly regarded multidisciplinary team. It is a role that calls for leadership, genuine clinical expertise, emotional maturity, and a commitment to person-centred care at its most meaningful.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, this role is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of quality Social Work services for patients of the Palliative Care Service.

Duties for the role will include:

• Independently assess clients’ abilities, problems and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments as needed,
• Designing and implementing evidence-based intervention programs tailored to diverse client populations,
• Drive interdisciplinary clinical and strategic planning initiatives to enhance the overall service provided to clients,
• Documenting assessment findings and interventions in accordance with service standards,
• Providing specialised client and family education about level of functioning and ongoing management,
• Developing, implementing and overseeing systems for monitoring, reviewing and improving the standards of services to clients in the Palliative Care programme and in other programmes as requested,
• Initiating, developing and contributing to educational activities within the team

About you:

• A degree or equivalent in Social Work, entitling membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers,
• Demonstrated high level competency and extensive knowledge in Social Work assessment and therapeutic interventions to clients with complex needs with a broad range of Senior Social Worker clinical skills,
• Ability to critically analyse or evaluate issues related to clinical care in social work in a manner which can be applied to quality activities, service evaluation or research,
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective networks and partnerships with a broad range of culturally diverse clients and stakeholders, including patients and their families, community services / agencies and other service providers, within an interdisciplinary setting,
• Experience working in a community setting,
• Experience working in a palliative care setting,
• Experience in program evaluation, service development, combined with a broad base of experience in Senior Social Work practice

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jo Baumann, EA Director Transition Services & Allied Health, (08) 8404 2671, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8 November 2026

Attachments:

• AHP3 Social Work Pall Care- 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.
• 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: 953745

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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