Registered And Enrolled Nurse - Admissions And Discharges

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training and development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses to support Admissions, Discharges and Stage 2 Recovery in the Perioperative Suite. You will help ensure a smooth, safe patient journey and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care.

Roles include day/evening shifts with Monday to Friday patterns, opportunity for professional development and a strong focus on patient-centred outcomes within Calvary’s values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration
• 2 years of recent acute care and/or hospital experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to Calvary’s mission of “being for others”

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and complete pre-admission requirements (ECG, pathology, radiology)
• Provide education and reassurance to patients and caregivers before and after procedures
• Administer and manage medications including perioperative care
• Complete clinical documentation and discharge summaries; coordinate follow-up care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, physiotherapists and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Acute care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Adelaide, SA, Australia Permanent Closing on: Aug 26 2026

Registered and Enrolled Nurses – Admissions & Discharge | Calvary Adelaide Hospital

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest healthcare providersEnjoy salary packaging, benefits, and ongoing professional developmentJoin a supportive, values-driven team making a real difference every day

About You

At Calvary Adelaide Hospital, we believe in compassionate care, clinical excellence, and teamwork. We’re seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join our dedicated Perioperative Suite team, supporting patients through Admissions, Discharges, and Stage 2 Recovery. If you’re a caring and motivated nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality care, we’d love to have you on our team.

What’s on Offer?

• Monday to Friday – enjoy true work-life balance with no weekends or public holidays
• Flexible options – Full-time and Part-time roles available
• Varying day and evening shifts – earliest start 6:30am, latest finish 9:30pm
• Supportive environment with opportunities for growth and professional development

About The Role

As part of our multidisciplinary Perioperative team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every patient’s journey is smooth, safe, and supported. You will:

• Conduct clinical assessments, review health histories, and complete pre-admission requirements (ECG, pathology, radiology)
• Provide clear education and reassurance to patients and caregivers before and after procedures
• Administer and manage medications, including pre- and post-operative care, polypharmacy, and day infusions
• Complete clinical documentation, discharge summaries, and coordinate follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA Registration
• 2 years of Recent acute care and/or hospital experience
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to Calvary’s mission of “being for others”

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

Please note the following: 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 including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella