Are you a Registered Nurse ready to step into a more autonomous, and client focused role? Want to make an impact and meaningful difference in the daily lives of older people, right where they live?

At UnitingSA, we’re looking for passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our Community Aged Care team. This is more than a clinical role, it's a chance to work closely with clients, build trust over time, and deliver truly person-centred care that supports independence, dignity and wellbeing at home.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll travel across metro Adelaide to deliver exceptional person-centred care, that empowers clients to live their best lives and continue thriving in the comfort of their own homes.

With the support of your experienced and friendly Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will;

• Provide hands-on clinical care including dementia care, medication management, wound care and chronic disease management
• Undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments and contribute to the client’s individual care plan
• Monitoring and documenting clients' health status and progress, including reporting of signs of clinical deterioration of clients
• Support early intervention strategies to reduce hospital admissions
• Build strong, supportive relationships and communicate effectively with clients, families, care providers and health professionals to establish goals, provide support and education
• Educate and empower clients to manage their health with confidence
• Promote dignity, autonomy and choice in every interaction
• Work autonomously while staying connected to a supportive team of nurses and health professionals
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Standards and clinical governance requirements.

What You Bring

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• A Bachelor of Nursing and current First Aid Certificate
• Recent nursing experience in aged care, community or home care settings
• Strong clinical skills in chronic disease management, wound care and dementia
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of contemporary nursing practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a united team
• A warm, respectful communication style and a deep respect for older people
• A current SA driver’s licence, your own reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Proficiency with clinical documentation systems

Why Choose Community Nursing with UnitingSA?

At UnitingSA, community nursing means variety, autonomy, and making a real difference—supported by a caring team and strong values.

What Makes This Role Special:

• No two days the same – build real connections while working with diverse clients in their own homes.
• Supportive environment – benefit from regular clinical supervision and a genuinely collaborative team.
• Competitive pay – with the added satisfaction of meaningful work.
• Purpose-driven culture – join an organisation grounded in compassion and committed to community.

 What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging – boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Leave Loading – enjoy 17.5% leave loading to make your holidays even better.
• Wellbeing Support – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career Growth – ongoing training, development, and upskilling tailored to your goals.
• Inclusive, flexible workplace – be part of a team where your wellbeing truly matters.

Where Your Nursing Meets Real Impact

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of serving the South Australian community since 1919. We support people across all stages of life through aged care, housing, mental health, disability, child and family services.

Our Community Aged Care program is vital to helping older South Australians remain living safely and independently in their homes. As a Registered Nurse, you are central to this mission, bringing clinical excellence, compassion, and continuity of care to some of our most vulnerable clients.

This role supports our promise to deliver a Great Client Experience every time, through respectful, responsive and holistic care that makes a meaningful difference.

Ready to make a bigger impact – right at home?

To learn more about the role, contact Alexis Kenneally, Clinical Nurse Lead, on 0402 391 292 for a confidential chat.

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We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities. 

Remember, you don’t need to tick all the boxes to apply. If this role sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

For help with your application, contact our Talent & Acquisition team on (08) 8440 2120.

Applications close: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Please note, UnitingSA may close this advert earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.

Apply now and bring your care to where it’s needed most: in the homes and lives of older South Australians.