Job Description

About Lumia Care

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Lumia Care is a growing Australian provider of

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About Lumia Care

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Lumia Care is a growing Australian provider of Aged Care, Disability and Clinical Support Services, committed to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care to our clients and communities.

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About The Role

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We're hiring Registered Nurses now! Immediate starts available.

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We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our SAPOL and Community Nursing teams across South Australia.

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This is an excellent opportunity for RNs looking for varied clinical work across correctional healthcare, community nursing and other healthcare services.

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For our SAPOL team, you will provide essential healthcare to detainees and support SAPOL staff during overnight shifts, including health assessments, triage, medication management, acute care and hospital avoidance.

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Our Community Nursing team provides person-centred clinical care to clients in their homes and community settings.

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SAPOL – Key Responsibilities

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- Provide high-quality nursing care to detainees and SAPOL staff.
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- Conduct health assessments, triage and clinical observations.
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- Assess detainees for Fit for Custody in line with your scope and training.
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- Administer medications as prescribed.
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- Respond to acute health concerns and medical emergencies.
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- Support hospital avoidance where clinically appropriate.
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- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
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- Communicate with GPs and other healthcare professionals.
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- Complete required forensic procedures — full training provided.
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- Work independently and confidently as the nurse on shift.
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Community Nursing – Key Responsibilities

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- Provide secure,



person-centred clinical care in clients' homes and community settings.
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- Complete comprehensive assessments and clinical interventions.
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- Support clients with ongoing and complex health needs.
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- Develop and maintain appropriate clinical documentation.
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- Work collaboratively with clients, families, GPs and other healthcare professionals.
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- Identify and elevate changes in client condition appropriately.
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- Deliver care in accordance with AHPRA standards and Lumia Care policies.
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Current SAPOL Locations & Shifts

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Christies Beach – Weekday morning to afternoon; weekend evening shifts

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City Watch – Weekday day shifts; weekend night shifts

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Elizabeth – Weekday day shifts; weekend night shifts

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Port Adelaide – Weekday morning to afternoon; weekend evening shifts

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About You

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We are looking for RNs who are confident, clinically capable and ready to start quickly.

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You Will Have

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- Bachelor of Nursing.
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- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
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- Minimum 3 years' acute nursing experience for SAPOL positions.
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- Strong clinical assessment, triage and decision-making skills.
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- Ability to work independently and manage competing clinical priorities.
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- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
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- Community nursing experience is highly desirable for community positions.
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Mandatory Requirements

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- National Police Clearance.
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- Unrestricted South Australian Driver's Licence.
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- WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening clearances.
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- Current Manual Handling, First Aid and CPR.
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- Required vaccination evidence, including COVID-19 and influenza.
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- Ability to meet all relevant clinical and compliance requirements.
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Ready to Start? If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next opportunity in South Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Registered Nurse - SAPOL & Community - SA (South Australia)
🏢 Lumia Care
📍 South Australia