VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.
Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) is seeking an experienced
Clinical Nurse
to join
Aboriginal Elders Village (AEV), Davoren Park SA ****
, on a
9-month fixed-term contract providing parental leave cover
.
This is a senior, hands-on clinical leadership position in a small Aboriginal residential aged care facility. It is suited to an experienced Registered Nurse who can provide clinical leadership, support and guide nursing and care staff, oversee high-quality resident care and remain clinically involved when the needs of the service require it.
Please check the location of Aboriginal Elders Village at Davoren Park SA **** before applying and ensure that travelling to the facility is practical for you.
The employment arrangement
The position is preferably
full-time, 38 hours per week
, worked as five 7.6-hour days.
There is flexibility around daily start and finish times, subject to agreement with the Clinical Lead and the operational requirements of the facility. For example, working hours could be approximately
7:30 am–3:36 pm, 8:00 am–4:06 pm or 8:30 am–4:36 pm
.
For the right candidate who does not wish to work full-time,
0.8 FTE will also be considered
.
The Clinical Nurse also participates in a
pre-published after-hours on-call roster
. On-call responsibility is for
telephone availability and clinical advice
, rather than being an additional rostered shift at the facility.
Why work with ACS?
Aboriginal Community Services is an
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO)
that has been providing services to Aboriginal people in South Australia since ****.
Aboriginal Elders Village is Adelaide's only Aboriginal-specific residential aged care facility and provides nursing and residential care in an environment where cultural identity, family, community connection and the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of Elders are central to the way care is delivered.
Employees can also access attractive not-for-profit salary packaging arrangements, including
up to $15,899 in salary packaging and a further $2,650 for meals, entertainment and eligible accommodation expenses
, potentially increasing take-home pay.
About the role
The Clinical Nurse sits above the day-to-day Registered Nurse role and provides clinical leadership and oversight across the facility.
You will be responsible for overseeing the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care; coordinating care for residents with complex or acute needs; supporting and supervising RNs, ENs and care staff; maintaining appropriate clinical standards; supporting staff development; contributing to rostering and clinical staffing decisions; and working closely with the Clinical Lead, facility leadership, GPs, allied health professionals, residents and families.
The role also has an important quality and governance component.



You will participate in clinical audits and continuous improvement activities, help maintain appropriate clinical procedures and documentation, monitor care standards and support the facility's ongoing compliance and quality activities.
You will also provide leadership to the clinical team through supervision, feedback, mentoring, performance support and the identification of staff development and training needs.
This is a hands-on Clinical Nurse position
Although this is a senior clinical leadership role,
it is not a desk-based or documentation-only position
.
AEV operates as a lean residential aged care service and currently supports ***** residents. The Clinical Nurse needs to remain willing and able to work clinically and assist the team directly when required.
This means that where operational circumstances require it—for example, an unexpected RN absence, the Clinical Nurse may need to
step into direct RN duties and resident care
, including medication management and hands‐on support to residents and Care Workers.
Applicants who are seeking a position involving clinical administration or management only, without direct resident care, are unlikely to be suited to this role.
About you
To be successful, you will need:
Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
At least 3 years' post-registration clinical experience as an RN
, together with substantial experience in residential aged care.
Demonstrated experience in
clinical leadership, supervision or management within an aged care environment
.
Strong clinical judgement and the confidence to manage and elevate complex resident‐care matters.
Experience supporting, mentoring and providing direction to RNs, ENs and care staff.
Sound knowledge of aged care clinical practice, quality requirements, clinical governance and continuous improvement.
Experience with care planning, clinical documentation, audits and incident management.
The ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal Elders, families and communities.
A genuine willingness to provide
direct and hands‐on resident care when required
, in addition to carrying out the leadership and governance responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse position.
Strong communication, organisation, problem‐solving and team leadership skills.
A current National Police Check, or willingness and ability to obtain a satisfactory check before commencement.
Unrestricted working rights in Australia. ACS is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Previous experience working with Aboriginal people or Aboriginal communities is highly regarded, but is not essential.
Before applying
This position is located
onsite at Aboriginal Elders Village, Davoren Park SA ****
.



Please check the location and your ability to travel to the facility before submitting your application.
Applicants must also be comfortable working in an
Aboriginal‐specific residential aged care workplace
, providing direct care to Elders when required and participating in a rostered after‐hours telephone on‐call arrangement.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the selection process may commence immediately. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
If you have applied for a nursing position with ACS within the last 12 months, please do not reapply.
Placement agencies are kindly requested not to contact ACS regarding this vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. ACS also welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of cultural background.
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Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
Since obtaining your initial AHPRA registration, approximately how many full‐time equivalent years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in residential aged care have you completed in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have in a senior clinical nursing role involving leadership or supervision of other nurses and/or care staff?
Social & Welfare Services ****** employees
ACS is a respected organisation built on a foundation of respect, self‐determination, and accountability. We are dedicated to supporting Aboriginal Elders across South Australia, providing a full continuum of high‐quality, culturally appropriate aged care services in both urban and regional SA.
Our key services include Residential Aged Care at the Aboriginal Elders Village, individualised Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and specialised Outreach Services. Our mission is to empower our community, helping Elders live independently, maintain their quality of life, and enjoy strong connections to culture and community. Join our team and make a genuine difference.
ACS is a respected organisation built on a foundation of respect, self‐determination, and accountability. We are dedicated to supporting Aboriginal Elders across South Australia, providing a full continuum of high‐quality, culturally appropriate aged care services in both urban and regional SA.
Our key services include Residential Aged Care at the Aboriginal Elders Village, individualised Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and specialised Outreach Services. Our mission is to empower our community, helping Elders live independently, maintain their quality of life, and enjoy strong connections to culture and community. Join our team and make a genuine difference.
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📌 Clinical Nurse (Residential Aged Care) (Adelaide)
🏢 Aboriginal Community Services
📍 Adelaide