Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Wards (Multiple Positions)

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Superannuation

Job summary

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking Enrolled Nurses for the Surgical Wards at Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals in Adelaide. You will provide patient-centred nursing care under supervision, across a range of surgical specialties, contributing to the patient journey from admission to discharge.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in quality improvement, and be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Current practicing certificate.
• Board-approved program including medicines administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to surgical patients.
• Work with Registered Nurses and medical teams.
• Support patients through their surgical journey with compassion.
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Compassionate nursing

Communication skills

Clinical assessment skills

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Job description

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale & Modbury
• Salary: $66,552 - $77,824 per annum – pro-rata, plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits – ENC/END
• Multiple Full-Time/Part-Time vacancies available
• Ongoing and Temporary (up to 27 August 2027)

About the Role:

As an Enrolled Nurse within the Surgical Wards at Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the assessment, planning and delivery of nursing care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey from admission through to recovery and discharge.

The Surgical Wards form part of the Division of Surgical Specialties and Anaesthesia, a dynamic and multidisciplinary service providing comprehensive surgical, procedural and perioperative care. As a key member of our team, you'll provide exceptional patient care whilst working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, collaborative environment.

LMH surgical wards each have main specialty groups:

• 2B - UGI, Gastroenterology, Breast/Endocrine and General Surgery
• 2C - Orthopaedics
• 2E - Colorectal and major Urology
• 2FX - Short stay patients such as ENT, minor Urology and General Surgery
• 2G - Acute Surgical Unit

Modbury Hospital wards include:

• 1 East - mixed surgical ward including Orthopaedics, ENT, General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology

In this role you will:

• deliver high-quality nursing care to surgical patients across various specialities
• work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and medical teams
• support patients through their surgical journey with compassion and professionalism
• contribute to positive patient outcomes in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment

Working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff, you will care for patients with a diverse range of clinical needs in a fast‑paced environment that values teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support the education of patients and colleagues, and participate in a culture that embraces evidence-based practice, research and learning.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. In order to administer medicines, must have completed a Board-approved program of study which includes an administration of medicines unit.

About You:

You are a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, person-centred care. You thrive in a fast‑paced surgical environment, work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and bring strong communication and clinical assessment skills to your practice.

You are confident in recognising and escalating changes in patient condition, keen to continually develop your skills, and dedicated to supporting positive patient experiences and outcomes. Most importantly, you share our commitment to collaboration, excellence, continuous learning and high‑quality care.

This is an excellent opportunity for Enrolled Nurses who are passionate about surgical nursing and committed to delivering safe, compassionate and contemporary care within one of South Australia's leading teaching hospitals.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north‑eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi‑day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub‑acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services – adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services – provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in‑hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services – including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

• From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
• Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
• NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
• SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• 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.

Checks:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable persons screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: ******

Enquiries:

Nurse Manager

Division of Surgical Specialties and Anaesthesia

Phone: (*************

E-mail: *********************************

Application Closing Date:

20 August 2027 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

****** - Enrolled Nurse (Surgical Wards) - ENC_END - Role Description.pdf