Enrolled Nurse Transition Program

SA Health•South Portland, ME

2d•A$66,552 - A$77,824•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are now open for our October 2026 Enrolled Nurse Transition Program. If you're completing your Diploma of Nursing this year, we encourage you to apply now and begin your nursing career with confidence. This 26-week transition program is designed for newly graduated Enrolled Nurses, or Enrolled Nurses returning to acute care after time away from the sector. Working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and Clinical Facilitators, you'll consolidate your clinical knowledge, develop practical skills and gain valuable experience across a supportive acute care environment. Successful participants who complete the program will transition to casual employment within Limestone Coast Local Health Network, with each intake forming part of our ongoing workforce development program.

Requirements

Eligible for registration, or registered, as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia by October 2026.
Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current practising certificate and medication administration qualification.
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Show a commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and evidence-based practice.
Be able to prioritise workloads, recognise changes in patient condition and deliver person-centred care.
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is required for employment.
A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy.