At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patient care and assist with nursing duties in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
- Benefits: Earn $38.75-$39.90 per hour plus super, with flexible casual shifts.
- Other info: Access mentorship, wellbeing support, and a workplace that values First Nations cultures.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining hands-on nursing experience.
- Qualifications: Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander nursing student, enrolled in an approved program.
This casual pool is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander nursing students who meet the study requirements below.
About the Role
- Working within your scope of practice, you'll support patient care and assist with nursing duties.
- Working as part of a supportive team, you'll learn on the job, care for people from diverse backgrounds and build relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
- Guidance and mentorship will help you grow your skills as you continue your studies.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- Be currently enrolled in an approved nursing program leading to registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Have successfully completed and passed at least the first year of your nursing degree by your commencement date.
- Hold current student registration with Ahpra.
- Complete any training CALHN requires for safe and competent practice.
- Meet the other SA Health employment requirements in the role description.
About you
- You're ready to learn and committed to safe, person-centred care.
- A caring and respectful approach to patients and families.
- Clear communication and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Confidence to ask questions and learn from experienced nurses.
- An understanding of your scope of practice.
CALHN is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation across all classifications and program areas.
Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. This pool is open only to people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. We welcome applications from eligible candidates with disabilities, from culturally diverse backgrounds and from LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children's Check and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Applications close: 11:55 pm, 20th September 2027
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