Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Various Locations – Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Salary $72,651 - $99,129 (Pro Rata) RN/M1 | Multiple Full Time and Part Time, Ongoing and Temporary Vacancies Available Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a fulfilling career in a dynamic healthcare environment?
SALHN invites you to embark on an exciting journey as a Registered Nurse.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and be apart of a supportive, compassionate and friendly team culture.
We currently have multiple vacancies available across the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care so Apply Now!
Whittaker Ward - Whittaker Ward has 25-beds at the Noarlunga Hospital and provides hospital-based specialist Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) restorative services to people aged over 65, with geriatric syndromes including patients with dementia or cognitive impairment.
Staff support patients with daily activities to help them retain these functions and safely return to community living.
Tobruk - Tobruk is a 25-bed rehabilitation ward specialising mainly in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and is located at Flinders Medical Centre.
The rehabilitation program is dynamic and multi-disciplinary and offers a bridge between a patient's hospital stay and returning safely to the community.
The Specialist Advanced Dementia Unit (SADU) - SADU aims to provide a specialist program of treatment for older people living with Dementia who are experiencing behavioural psychological symptoms of dementia.
Based at the Repat Health Precinct, SADU provides comprehensive multidisciplinary management to facilitate the patients and support their family to have the best opportunity to return to community living, whether that be home home based or within residential care Marjorie Tripp - Marjorie Tripp is a purpose-built 20-bed ward providing specialised care for older people.
The ward provides a base for the Older Persons Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Unit and the Residential Care Outreach Team (RCOT) based at the Flinders Medical Centre.
The OPAL service supports older patients who present to the ED and require inpatient treatment.
It provides high quality care for vulnerable patients who are living with geriatric syndromes such as dementia or frequent falls.
The RCOT team support residents of aged care facilities to return to their supported accommodation, after a short stay in hospital.
About You - As a Registered Nurse in this pivotal role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional care to patients requiring rehabilitation, aged care, or palliative support.
Your expertise and empathetic approach will be instrumental in ensuring their comfort, dignity, and overall well-being throughout their healthcare experience.
To excel in this rewarding position, you must possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification, along with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to continuous learning are essential attributes we value highly.
About SALHN - Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) provides healthcare for more than 350,000 people who live across southern Adelaide from the first to the last 1000 days of life.
Find out more about SALHN's health services and facilities on our website.
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.
Achieve the right work-life balance: You will have access to flexible work patterns (such as compressed working weeks), and benefit from our fair approach to shift rostering, helping you to manage the right work-life balance for you.
This includes a predominantly night shift roster if that is the right fit for you.
Want To Know More?
Contact: Philippa Jones, Operational Nursing Director RAP, on (08) 8404 2774 or ****** Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8th December 2024 Attachments: 887364 - Registered Nurse - Whittaker Ward Role Description 887364 - Registered Nurse - Tobruk Role Description 887364 - Registered Nurse - SADU Role Description 887364 - Registered Nurse - Marjorie Tripp 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.
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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.
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