Clinical Nurse

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse - Plastics to provide expert perioperative nursing care for plastic procedures. You will lead in delivering safe, high-quality care and support best practice within the perioperative department.

This permanent full-time role requires ACORN standards knowledge, AHPRA registration and at least two years of plastics perioperative experience, with the ability to work unsupervised during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience with Plastics perioperative nursing.
• Works in accordance with ACORN Standards.
• AHPRA Registration required.
• Recent clinical experience in an acute care/hospital setting.
• Ability to work unsupervised during high demand periods.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and deliver patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates communication and customer service skills; aligns with mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of direct patient care.
• Provides support and direction to nursing and support staff.
• Assists in professional development of team members.
• Maintains education and development focus.
• Supports a positive professional culture.
• Manages an agreed portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

AHPRA Registration

Tools

ACORN Standards

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent Full Time role

• Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Permanent
• Closing on: Dec 3 2026

Position Description

Calvary Adelaide Hospital

Permanent Full time- Clinical Nurse

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent Full Time role

About You

The Clinical Nurse - Plastics is responsible for providing clinical expertise and leadership in the delivery of safe, high quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing plastic procedures. The role supports best practice, patient safety, staff development and continuous quality improvement within the perioperative department.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of direct patient care
• Provides support and direction to Registered, Enrolled, Graduate and student nurses, AIN’s and HSA’s
• Assists in professional development of staff
• Maintains an education and development focus
• Supports a positive professional culture
• Manages of an agreed portfolio

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience with Plastics perioperative nursing
• Works is accordance with ACORN Standards
• AHPRA Registration
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Melissa Arnold, Acting Clinical Manager Scrub/Scout Operating Theatres [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.