CALHN Emergency Department– Junior Doctors, Trainees and Registrars

Job no: 921846
Work type: Full time
Location: The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Categories: Medical

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Salary MDP-2 (Junior Doctor) $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. pro rata
• Full-time and temporary: For intakes starting August 2026 and February 2027
• Term of the Contract: from 12 months up to 3 years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement

Why not join South Australia’s largest health network and experience the excitement of Emergency Medicine in Central Adelaide while embracing everything this vibrant region has to offer?

About Adelaide, South Australia:

Ranked as one of the world's "Most Liveable Cities," Adelaide is a true culinary paradise, boasting fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets, and boutique bars. South Australia is proud to be home to 18 wine regions and is officially recognized as a Great Wine Capital of the World.

With a world-class calendar of festivals and events spanning the entire year, South Australia truly lives up to its title as the "Festival State." From celebrations of culinary excellence to Australia’s biggest cycling race, international sporting debuts, and the world’s second-largest arts festival, there’s always something extraordinary happening.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? As a Medical Officer (Junior Doctor, Trainee or Registrar), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality clinical services for our patients. With a supportive team environment, Medical Officers benefit from consultant expertise on-site for 16 hours daily and available on-call overnight. Through CALHN you’ll also have the opportunity to pursue the internationally recognised ACEM Associate Training Program via the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. Whether at the RAH or QEH, this is your chance to make a tangible impact while building a rewarding career in emergency care.

About CALHN:

At the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), you will work at the state’s largest teaching hospital and major trauma centre, treating over 1,700 trauma patients annually—25% with serious injuries. As one of the busiest trauma centres in the southern hemisphere, the RAH serves a vast catchment area that includes all of South Australia and parts of neighbouring states. Eligible trainees will gain invaluable experience through rotations in the renowned Trauma Service, with opportunities to further specialise in the cutting-edge field of Toxicology.

At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), located just minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, you’ll practise in a state-of-the-art emergency department that manages a diverse case mix of acute, paediatric, and gynaecological presentations.

Benefits 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: Receive allowances of up to $8,500 along with additional dedicated leave for advancing your skills and career.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Visa Sponsorship: CALHN can sponsor both Training (407) and Temporary Skill Shortage (482) visas.
• Expert Mentorship: Work under the guidance of experienced consultant supervisors to support your career progression.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual/recreation leave each year plus professional development leave
• Priority Training: Dedicated, protected, and paid teaching time available for ACEM Trainees and Resident Medical Officers.
• Employment Guidance: Comprehensive support for requirements like working visas and medical registration.
• 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.

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: 921846

Enquiries to:

Name: Maninder Kaur (Mandy)

Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 7 January 2027

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

921846 Emergency MDP2 RMO Role Description.pdf

921846 Emergency MDP2 Registrar Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Karoonda
• AIN | Casual (up to 11 December 2026)
• Salary: $29.81 - $30.69 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Casual Pool as an Assistant in Nursing – Support Care and Build Your Experience

Step into a flexible role where you’ll support Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in delivering high-quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful contribution across a variety of care settings.

About the Role:

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will provide essential support in general patient and client care, undertaking basic nursing duties that would otherwise be performed by an Enrolled or Registered Nurse/Midwife. You will work as a valued member of the care team and remain accountable for your own actions while delivering safe, compassionate, and effective support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Be employed on the basis that the person is or will be, undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled or Registered Nursing and has completed any training required by the employer relevant to the safe and competent performance of work at this level.
• Experience, within the boundaries of their education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing & Midwifery

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• 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 in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 922168

Enquiries

Day Parkhurst

Phone:
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Friday 11th December 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

922168 AIN Role Description.pdf

About Karoonda Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Noarlunga Hospital - Nursing
• Positions are Casual with potential opportunity to become Term Contract or Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: $37.74 per hour - $51.50 + 25% Casual loading - RN/M1
• Rate of Pay: $32.28 per hour - $37.74 + 25% Casual loading - ENC/END

Embark on a Rewarding Healthcare Journey with Noarlunga Hospital!

Join our Team of Registered & Enrolled Nurses and make an impact in your local community.

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) a dynamic healthcare organisation, redefines the healthcare journey from the first to the last 1000 days of life. Our dedicated and diverse workforce is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, fostering education, conducting ground-breaking research, and promoting community health. Learn more about working for SALHN on our website.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses to apply for Casual Opportunities at Noarlunga Hospital, becoming part of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN), to support roster requirements across all of our Wards including General medicine, Emergency Department, and specialised services as listed below.

For full details, please see the attached Role Descriptions.

About Us:

Noarlunga Hospital (NH) is an employer of over 500 staff within SALHN. Working at Noarlunga Hospital will broaden your skills in inpatient, ambulatory or outpatient environments whilst providing as many benefits for being a member of staff.

NH provides a range of inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient services to communities in the south. These include:

• 24/7 Emergency Department and an Emergency Extended Care Unit.
• A focus on short stay, elective surgery and procedural activity including colonoscopy and endoscopy services,
• Dialysis Services,
• Inpatient Geriatric Evaluation and Management beds (GEM),
• General Medicine specialised inpatient and outpatient support services,
• Inpatient Mental Health facilities.

The broader Noarlunga Health Precinct provides a range of Women’s and Children’s services, infusion services and ambulatory services; many with a focus on chronic disease management.

Benefits of working with the NH:

When you join the team at NH within SALHN, you’ll be joining a family-like community of nurses and midwives, where you can enjoy the following benefits:

1. Join the fastest growing Local Health Network in SA: Grow your career with us as our region and our hospital’s grow – and position yourself in the right place to take up the very best career opportunities.
2. Access modern technology: Enhance your knowledge and competencies by using technologically-advanced equipment and facilities.
3. Utilise and build your skills every day: Develop your competencies broadly and deeply by working across a variety of presentations.
4. Contribute to best practice: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services.
5. Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
6. Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.
7. Achieve the right work-life balance: You will have access to flexible work patterns (such as compressed working weeks), and benefit from our fair approach to shift rostering, helping you to manage the right work-life balance for you. This includes a predominantly night shift roster if that is the right fit for you.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Recruitment Team @ [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 1st December 2026

Attachments:

• Enrolled Nurse Role Description
• Registered Nurse Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• FAQ - Casual Pool Employment with Noarlunga Hospital

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 915060