Perioperative Services - Registered Nurse - Casual Pool 2026 To 2027

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Clinical collaboration

Safe connections

Professional development

Recognition & growth

Flexible work options

Health & fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is recruiting casual Registered Nurses for perioperative services at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide. You will deliver direct nursing care across operating theatres, recovery and anaesthetic areas, and participate in education and rehabilitation programs to improve patient outcomes.

Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing Board of Australia and demonstrate effective communication, problem solving, and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Practising Certificate or eligible for registration in Australia.
• Ability to perform direct comprehensive nursing care in perioperative settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures in OR, Recovery, Anaesthetic areas, DOSA and Holding Bay at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• Assess patient needs, plan, implement or coordinate appropriate service delivery and provide health education and counselling.

Skills

Nursing

Scrub/Scout

Recovery

Anaesthetic

Stage 2 Recovery

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Perioperative Services
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Woodville
• Salary: RN-1 $36.65 - $50.01 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual

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About the Role

You will provide direct comprehensive nursing care and services to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic operative procedures in the Operating Theatres, Recovery, Anaesthetic areas, Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) and Holding Bay at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Assessing individual patient needs, you will plan, implement or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options. You will also provide health education, counselling and rehabilitation programs to improve the health outcomes of individual patients or groups. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the health care team. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) is a 311 bed, acute care teaching hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency and mental health services to a population of more than 250,000 people living primarily in Adelaide's western suburbs.

You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will have effective communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Skills in scrub/scout, recovery, anaesthetic and stage 2 recovery nursing are highly desirable. With the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required ****** RD anaesthetics registered nurse RN-1 .pdf ****** RD operating theatres registered nurse RN-1.pdf ****** RD patient holding registered nurse RN-1.pdf r933198 RD recovery registered nurse RN-1 .pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Caroline Saniotis, Nurse Manager, Critical Care & Perioperative

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