- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – MODBURY SA 5092
- Salary: $79,381 - $108,311 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN1
- Ongoing Full-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Registered Nurse within the Palliative Care Inpatient Unit.

Caring for people at the most profound stage of life takes more than clinical skill — it takes presence, compassion, and a genuine commitment to dignity. Modbury Hospital's Palliative Care Inpatient Unit is seeking multiple Registered Nurses to join a close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional end-of-life care across Adelaide's northern communities.

Your Role in the Unit

- Deliver patient-centred palliative and end-of-life nursing care within a supportive inpatient environment at Modbury Hospital
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team — including medical, allied health, and pastoral care — to develop and implement individualised care plans
- Provide clear, compassionate communication with patients and families navigating complex emotions and decisions
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health and NALHN policies and standards

What You Bring

- Demonstrated experience in palliative care, oncology, aged care, or a related acute inpatient setting
- Sound understanding of symptom management principles and comfort-focused care approaches
- Proven ability to support families and carers through grief and bereavement conversations
- Commitment to working within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network's safety and quality frameworks
- Ability to work rotating shifts across a 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays





To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

In this role you will have robust interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex setting is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‐quality health services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world‐class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities" and "Most Beautiful Cities", Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches,



rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award‐winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high‐quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home‐based services across multiple sites in Adelaide's north and north‐eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

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