CALHN Assistant in Nursing - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Casual Pool 2025

About the Role

Start your nursing career as an Assistant in Nursing with CALHN, where you'll gain hands-on experience and build essential clinical skills in a supportive environment. Working closely with experienced Enrolled and Registered Nurses, you’ll assist with patient care, learning on the job while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This is a fantastic entry-level role for those eager to grow in healthcare, with guidance and mentorship to build your confidence in managing basic nursing duties.

As part of a dedicated team, you’ll support patients from diverse cultural backgrounds and tackle a variety of care challenges. This role also allows you to build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals while staying current with professional standards. If you're ready to learn, make an impact, and be part of a caring team, this is the ideal first step for you!

About You

This is an identified position under the special measure recruitment : In accordance with Sections 30 (1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, only applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

Here’s your chance to build your professional experience in an inclusive workplace that values and respects Aboriginal culture and practices.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care. To be successful in this role, you will need the following :

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
• A strong commitment to delivering person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.
• Experience in providing nursing care within your scope of practice and in line with professional standards.
• A sound understanding of the Assistant in Nursing role, including relevant legislation, standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for this role you will need to :

• Be currently enrolled as a student in a recognised and approved program of study, Bachelor of Nursing / Midwifery course, leading to registration as a registered nurse (level 1), with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; AND
• Have completed any training required by the employer relevant to the safe and competent performance of work at this level; AND

AIN 2nd Year : must have successfully completed the first year of undergraduate nursing degree; OR

• AIN 3rd Year : must have successfully completed the first and second year of undergraduate nursing degree; AND
• Hold a current student registration with Aphra in accordance with National Law; AND
• Be otherwise eligible for employment within SA Health.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including :

• State-of-the-Art Facilities : Work with modern facilities and technology that support your success.
• Community Centric Culture : Be part of a strong community-minded culture dedicated to providing world-class care to South Australians.
• Team Support : Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.
• Health and Fitness Benefits : Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Enjoy onsite childcare facilities at both RAH and TQEH.
• Employee Assistance Program :  Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary Attractions : Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, disability, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information :

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease : Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref : 885652

Enquiries to : Danni Marcoionni, Nurse Manager Workforce, CALHN

Phone : 7074 3694

E-mail : Danni.Marcoionni@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date : 11 : 55 pm 21st November 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

AIN Role Descriptor-883590.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines