Registered and Enrolled Surgical Nurses

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide is seeking an experienced surgical nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across general surgery and specialty areas within the Flinders Medical Centre Surgical Division. You will assess needs, plan and coordinate care with other disciplines, while leading teams and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role requires current nursing registration in Australia (or eligibility) and a commitment to education, research, and collaborative practice in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality surgical nursing care.
• Strong communication skills, including problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Creative, innovative, and flexible approach to problem-solving in healthcare settings.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, including a current practising certificate

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe care in line with SALHN Integrated Governance and Consumer Engagement frameworks.
• Assess patient needs, plan, implement, and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies.
• Provide person-centred nursing care and case management with increasing autonomy.
• Lead and coordinate patient care, support staff, and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Support student nurses, new staff, and participate in research, education, and continuous learning initiatives.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

RN registration eligibility (Australia)

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 925916
Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 627 subscribers

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Surgical Division
• Salary $63,992 - $74,831 (Pro Rata) ENDP |Salary $74,831 - $102,103 (Pro Rata) RN01
• Multiple Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available

About the role:

As part of the Surgical Division at Flinders Medical Centre, you will provide high-quality nursing care across a range of specialties including general surgery, liver transplant, neurosurgery, ENT, vascular, urology, orthopaedics, plastics, urology, day surgery, surgical high dependency, and cardiothoracic.

• Deliver high-quality, safe care in line with SALHN Integrated Governance and Consumer Engagement frameworks.
• Assess patient needs, plan, implement, and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies.
• Provide person-centred nursing care and case management with increasing autonomy.
• Lead and coordinate patient care, support staff, and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Support student nurses, new staff, and participate in research, education, and continuous learning initiatives.

About you:

You are an experienced surgical nurse who takes pride in safe, effective care and works well within a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality surgical nursing care.
• Strong communication skills, including problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Creative, innovative, and flexible approach to problem-solving in healthcare settings.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, including a current practising certificate

Why SALHN?

• Join the fastest growing Local Health Network in SA: Take your career further with our hospitals growing rapidly, new opportunities are emerging across every stage of your career
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community.
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.

Please note: This position is multi-classed as either EN/RN1 and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 16th of November 2026

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 925916

Flexibility Statement

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.