Assistant In Nursing - Medicine Pool | FMC

As an Assistant in Nursing at FMC, you'll work alongside Enrolled and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on patient care, carrying out fundamental nursing tasks within a plan of care developed by a Registered Nurse or Midwife. You'll operate under their supervision at all times — whether directly or indirectly — ensuring every action you take is guided, supported, and aligned to the best outcomes for patients in your care.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will play an important role in supporting patients with cognitive impairment and complex behaviours through proactive engagement, early intervention and person-centred care. Working as part of the CALMR (Care, Awareness, Leadership and Management of Responsive Behaviour) team, your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting safe mobility and independence for patients where appropriate,
• Supporting patients to engage in meals, hydration and daily activities,
• Facilitating meaningful diversionary and therapeutic engagement activities,
• Implementing falls prevention and patient safety strategies,
• Monitoring patient wellbeing and escalating concerns to the Registered Nurse,
• Utilising non-pharmacological approaches to prevent and de-escalate agitation and distress,
• Supporting the fundamentals of care, including comfort, nutrition, hydration and toileting needs,
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and experiences,
• Contributing to a culture of safety, system learning and continuous improvement through the CALMR model of care

About you:

• Proof of successful completion of first year Bachelor of Nursing and enrolment in second year in a recognised tertiary facility,
• Effective verbal and written communication skills,
• Working 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,
• Caring for patients with dementia,
• Lifestyle or memory support role

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Amanda Osborne, Advanced Nurse Manager, Amanda.Osborne@sa.gov.au 

Megan Milter, Nurse Consultant, megan.milter@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 11 October 2026

Attachments:

• AIN MCCC - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

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: 926536

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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