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About Northern Adelaide Local Health Network

Lyell McEwin Hospital is a major tertiary teaching hospital in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, delivering a wide range of acute, emergency, medical and surgical services to a rapidly growing and diverse community. Key services include a busy Emergency Department, intensive and critical care, maternity and neonatal services, mental health care, cancer services, and specialist medical and surgical units. As part of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, the hospital is closely affiliated with leading universities and provides a dynamic, supportive environment for graduate nurses. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, multidisciplinary care and ongoing education, Lyell McEwin Hospital offers outstanding opportunities to build skills, gain diverse clinical experience and launch a rewarding nursing career.

Modbury Hospital is a key teaching hospital in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs, providing high-quality inpatient, outpatient and emergency care to a diverse and growing community. The hospital delivers a broad range of services including general medicine and surgery, elective and same-day surgery, rehabilitation, aged care and palliative care, with a strong focus on supporting older persons and sub-acute care. It also features a 24-hour Emergency Department and expanding specialist services, including mental health and cancer care. As part of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network and affiliated with leading universities, Modbury Hospital offers a supportive, collaborative environment for graduate nurses to develop clinical skills and gain valuable experience across a range of care settings

Northern Mental Health Services provides comprehensive, recovery-focused mental health care across Adelaide’s northern region, supporting consumers across inpatient, community and outpatient settings. Services include acute and sub-acute inpatient care, community mental health teams, crisis assessment and treatment services, and specialist programs for older persons, youth and culturally diverse populations. As part of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, the service is committed to person-centred care, early intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration. Graduate nurses benefit from a supportive learning environment with strong clinical supervision, professional development opportunities and exposure to a wide range of mental health presentations, building a solid foundation for a career in mental health nursing.

Find out more about the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Program information

Rotation structure 

The general NALHN RN TPPP comprises two six-month rotations (12-month program).

We strive to provide you a minimum of one of your preferred specialties/ward preferences. The Mental Health Specialisation TPPP comprises three six-month rotations (18-month program). The first rotation the TPPP is allocated to a general medical or surgical ward. The second and third rotations the TPPP is allocated to a Mental Health in alignment with the Adelaide University Mental Health Graduate Certificate.

Orientation and supernumerary days

Start strong with a comprehensive orientation, including dedicated nursing and ward-based induction, plus supernumerary days at the beginning of each rotation so you can learn, settle in and hit the ground running.

Preceptorship, peer and clinical support

You’ll never feel alone. Our strong support network will surround you. From preceptors and clinical buddies on every shift to our dedicated TPPP Support Team, expert guidance is always within reach. With “at elbow” support available 7 days a week, you’ll be backed by experienced and dedicated support nurses who are invested in your success.

Professional development days

Grow your skills through five structured professional development days, along with access to targeted education sessions, online learning and regular debrief opportunities to support your wellbeing and development.

Enjoy flexibility with full-time and part-time options and start building your future with clear pathways into specialty areas and postgraduate study.

At NALHN, this isn’t just a program; it’s the start of your career. With built-in networking opportunities, peer support and a clear focus on your growth, you’ll gain the experience, confidence and connections to thrive.

Wellbeing

At NALHN, we are committed to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive — both personally and professionally and 'to be their best' at work.

With the support of our Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Committee, we provide practical tools, strategies, and resources to promote wellbeing at work. Our approach is shaped by staff feedback from surveys like I WORK FOR SA and NALHN pulse surveys.

We are also committed to supporting employee wellbeing through the SA Health Worker Health and Wellbeing Policy Directive and the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Framework.

At NALHN, we invest in our people because when our employees thrive, so do our patients and community.

Key benefits

Launch your nursing career with confidence through the NALHN Registered Nurse Transition to Professional Practice Program. Designed to set you up for success, this dynamic program helps you turn your knowledge into real-world clinical capability in a supportive, fast-paced healthcare environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while being backed by dedicated facilitators, preceptors, coaches and mentors, plus structured education sessions and debriefs to keep you learning, growing and thriving.

At NALHN, you’re more than a graduate, you’re a valued part of the team. We celebrate diversity, support your goals and create an environment where you can build confidence, develop your skills and shape your career.

Through the TPPP, you will:

  • step confidently into your role as a registered nurse
  • strengthen and expand your clinical skills
  • build resilience and confidence in practice
  • understand your professional responsibilities
  • grow into a capable, competent clinician
  • be supported every step of the way as you transition into practice
  • grounded in national standards and best-practice learning, this program is your springboard into a rewarding and impactful nursing career.

Why Choose the NALHN RN Transition to Professional Practice Program?

Start your nursing career where real growth, real support and real clinical experience come together. The NALHN RN TPPP is designed to confidently transition you from graduate to capable, confident Registered Nurse in a dynamic and supportive environment.

From day one, you’ll be immersed in structured rotations across diverse clinical areas, gaining broad, hands-on experience while building strong foundational skills that set you up for long-term success.

You are never alone in your journey. You’ll be supported by dedicated preceptors, clinical buddies, facilitators and our specialised TPPP Support Team, with “at-elbow” clinical support available 7 days a week to guide you every step of the way.

Through a combination of structured orientation, supernumerary time, professional development days and ongoing education, you’ll be supported to learn, grow and thrive in real clinical practice.

At NALHN, you’ll be part of a culture that values respect, teamwork and individual growth. We invest in our people because we know when you succeed, our patients and community benefit.

Site locations and speciality rotations

Intake dates

  • mid-January 2027

Additional 2027 intake dates to be confirmed. 

Further information

For any further information contact the Advanced Nurse Educator, NALHN RN TPPP by emailing Health.NALHNRNTPPP@sa.gov.au.