07 Nov
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Adelaide
07 Nov
I WORK FOR
Adelaide
SA Health
Job reference: 955176
Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH VALE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital - ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112
- Salary: $70,477 - $79,381 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
- Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role
An exciting chance is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Enrolled Nurse within the Division of Medicine's newly developed Infusion Service. The service is located in a brand-new setting, with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Lyell McEwin Hospital is one of South Australia's busiest regional hospitals, and the Infusion Service sits at the heart of its commitment to delivering specialist ambulatory care close to home for patients across Adelaide's northern communities. If you're an Enrolled Nurse who takes genuine pride in building patient relationships and delivering complex treatments safely, this ongoing full-time role is worth your attention.
What You'll Be Doing
- Administering intravenous and subcutaneous infusion therapies including biologics, iron, and antibiotic treatments under the direction of the Registered Nurse/team lead
- Monitoring patients throughout their infusion episodes, recognising and escalating adverse reactions promptly
- Supporting patient education and ensuring a welcoming, calm environment for people who attend regularly for ongoing treatment
- Contributing to accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health standards and NALHN policies
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated experience in an acute, day procedure, or ambulatory care setting
- Confident venepuncture and IV competency, or a clear commitment to achieving this within an agreed timeframe
- Sound understanding of SA Health infection control and clinical governance frameworks
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to support patients who may be anxious or managing long-term conditions
- Reliable, self-directed work approach suited to a structured clinic environment
To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practising certificate. In order to administer medicines, must have completed a Board-approved program of study which includes an administration of medicines unit.
About You
In this role you will have solid 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 environment 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
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