Advanced Recovery RN: Postop & Critical Care

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development allowance

Flexible work options

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Join SA Health in the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) as Advanced Recovery Room Care Registered/Clinical Nurse. The role offers permanent and temporary part-time opportunities with 32 hours per week at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, SA.

Salary ranges reflect RN/M1 and RN/M2C levels, with superannuation and salary packaging benefits. You will assess postoperative patients, monitor recovery, coordinate with anaesthesia and multidisciplinary teams, and support families.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for NMBA registration and practice authority.
• Demonstrate competence in relevant nursing practice.
• Communicate clearly and work well across disciplines.
• Prioritise care and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Commit to person centred care and continuous improvement.
• Recovery, ICU or HDU experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• At Clinical Nurse level, bring consolidated experience, advanced clinical skills and a commitment to developing others.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and deliver personalised postoperative care.
• Monitor recovery, recognise deterioration and escalate accordingly.
• Coordinate care with anaesthesia and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support patients and families with clear education and advice.
• Guide colleagues and lead a clinical portfolio at RN/M2C level.

Skills

NMBA registration

Postoperative care

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Join SA Health in the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) as Advanced Recovery Room Care Registered/Clinical Nurse. The role offers permanent and temporary part-time opportunities with 32 hours per week at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, SA.

Salary ranges reflect RN/M1 and RN/M2C levels, with superannuation and salary packaging benefits. You will assess postoperative patients, monitor recovery, coordinate with anaesthesia and multidisciplinary teams, and support families.