Registered Nurse - Hospital

Calvary Healthcare; Forrest; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Registered Nurse for a part-time role (72 hours per fortnight) in a patient-centred acute hospital setting. You will support pre- and post-operative care for adult and paediatric surgical patients, emphasizing safety, infection control, and quality improvement.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge, time management, teamwork, and excellent communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration is essential.
• Competence in wound and pain management, medication administration and IV therapy.
• Strong ability to communicate with paediatric patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Using a patient centred approach to patient assessment.
• Maintaining continuity of care for each patient.
• Evaluating outcomes of care and initiating appropriate follow-up.

Skills

Wound mgmt

Pain mgmt

Medication admin

IV therapy

Family-centred care

Pediatric comms

Clinical deterioration

Education

AHPRA Registration

Job description

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Registered Nurse positions offering work life balance

About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care within a patient-focused acute hospital environment.

The Surgical Registered Nurse will have extensive experience caring for both adult and paediatric surgical patients in an acute hospital setting. The role requires strong clinical knowledge and skills in the pre-operative and post-operative assessment, monitoring and management of surgical patients.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent time management, prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• A strong commitment to patient safety, infection prevention and control, and quality improvement initiatives.

• The ability to provide high-quality, patient-centred care while effectively managing competing clinical priorities.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working within a multidisciplinary team.

• The ability to recognise and respond promptly and appropriately to changes in a patient's clinical condition.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, documentation and professional nursing care.

About you

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. This position is part time working 72 hours per fortnight.

Key Responsibilities

• Using a patient centred approach to patient assessment
• Maintaining continuity of care for each patient
• Evaluating outcomes of care and initiating appropriate follow-up

What you bring

• AHPRA Registration

• Competent in wound management, pain management, medication administration, and intravenous therapy.

• Strong knowledge of family-centred care and effective communication with paediatric patients and their families.

• Experienced in recognising and responding to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes and a desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.

For further information please contact Georgekutty Jacob- NUM- Surgicalon [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. If this sounds like 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.

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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