Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, SA, Australia, is seeking Registered Nurses for its busy Level 3 Intensive Care Unit. Roles are permanent with part-time and full-time options, offering flexible 12-hour shifts and supportive staff in a brand-new facility.

Applicants must hold APHRA registration, have ICU experience (2+ years) and ALS accreditation, with a commitment to high-quality patient care and teamwork within a mission-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APHRA accreditation.
• At least two years of ICU nursing experience and a keen attitude to learn.
• ALS accredited.
• Kindness and respect for those around you.
• Ability to work proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.
• Valid authority to work in Australia.

Skills

ICU nursing

APHRA

ALS

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Flexibility

Job description

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit – Calvary Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia – Permanent (Part‑time and Full‑time).

Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia. Type: Permanent, Part-time & Full-time. Closing date: Aug 22 2026.

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment.

About the role

Calvary Adelaide Hospital has an exciting opportunity to work in a busy Level 3 Intensive Care Unit in a brand new state‑of‑the‑art hospital. We offer flexible rostering with 12‑hour shifts and are keen to adapt around your family needs. We provide no relieving to wards and a cohort of senior staff that create a very supportive workplace. The culture is friendly, fun, and staffing levels focus on patient care and safety.

Our ICU offers an excellent mix of acute patients and the full spectrum of services including ECMO. The environment and equipment are brand new, with wonderful workspaces designed for great patient care.

What you bring

• Registered Nurse with APHRA accreditation.
• At least two years of ICU nursing experience and a keen attitude to learn.
• ALS accredited.
• Kindness and respect for those around you.
• Ability to work proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission‑based organisation.
• Valid authority to work in Australia.

Why work for Calvary

With over 130 years of experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued and can draw on your strengths, identity, and background alongside professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

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.

Application process

• Pre‑employment checks may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• Evidence of immunisation is required, including COVID‑19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, and varicella.