Research Enrolled Nurse

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ENC/END  $63,992 - $74,831 p.a.  (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part-time working 24 hours per week and temporary up to 12 months 

About the Role

As a Research Enrolled Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting clinical research activities while providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. Working more autonomously than in entry-level roles, you'll operate within your full scope of practice and apply your expertise across a range of responsibilities, from clinical procedures to data collection and patient engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to research that shapes the future of healthcare.

In this role, you'll be accountable for your own actions while remaining supported by and accountable to a Registered Nurse for delegated functions. As a proficient or expert Enrolled Nurse in your specialist area, you'll bring strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a passion for learning. Your contributions will help ensure research integrity and participant safety, all while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate Enrolled Nurse with a passion for clinical research and delivering culturally safe, participant-centred care. You bring strong technical capabilities and a collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to thrive in dynamic, protocol-driven environments.

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with at least 2 years' clinical experience, including venepuncture and vaccine administration

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and experience in human research, including informed consent, safety monitoring, and documentation

• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills, with a strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols and timelines

• Committed to ethical, culturally safe, and collaborative practice in diverse clinical research settings

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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 25th November 2025

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

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