• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary RN-1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions

About the Role

Join the dynamic team on 4E1, a 16-bed Coronary Care Unit where you’ll provide exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 for six beds and 1:3 for the remaining ten, you’ll support patients with acute cardiac conditions, including life-threatening emergencies, diagnostics, interventional procedures, and rehabilitation. As part of the CALHN Heart & Lung Program, you’ll also contribute to cardiothoracic surgery care and pre-operative services, playing a vital role in the patient journey.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be supported through comprehensive education opportunities, including an 11-week Cardiac Rhythms course and a 20-week High Acuity program, led by expert Heart and Lung educators. Working alongside senior CCU nurses, cardiac nurse specialists, and cardiology consultants, you’ll develop from a novice to a proficient practitioner. You’ll take accountability for delivering high-quality care, empower patients in their treatment, and be an essential member of a specialised cardiology nursing team committed to professional growth and excellence.

About You

You are a registered Nurse (or eligible) with a current practising certificate, committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care. You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment and bring strong communication and problem-solving skills to your role.

Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing Board of Australia

Skilled communicator with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities

Able to prioritise workload effectively and work collaboratively in teams

Committed to creative, innovative, and flexible approaches in healthcare

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 907100

Enquiries to:

Marie Haydon Position: Heart & Lung Program Nurse Manager
Phone: 0401 123 858
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 22 September 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

907100 RD 4EW1 - Coronary Care Unit - Registered Nurse.pdf

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