Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is seeking Registered Nurses for Lynch Ward in Adelaide, SA. The roles include permanent full-time and part-time positions with a minimum 0.3 FTE, on-site in a busy orthopaedic ward providing care to patients after joint replacement, fractures and trauma.

You will be supported, encouraged to grow and contribute ideas within a team that values safety and patient-centred care. We offer structured orientation, opportunities in preceptorship and leadership, and a culture where

Qualifications

• Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Work well in a busy acute clinical environment.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Take responsibility for their own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred patient care.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients and staff.
• Participate in orientation, learning and improvement activities.
• Assist in delivering quality improvement and leadership initiatives.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

AHPRA RN Registration

Job description

Registered Nurse

• Looking for a ward where you will be supported, challenged and encouraged to grow?
• Lynch Ward is recruiting Registered Nurses who want to provide excellent care, contribute ideas and be part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another

• Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Permanent
• Closing on: Oct 5 2026

Position Description

Registered Nurse

Permanent Fulltime and Part-time Roles Available – Minimum 0.3FTE

• Looking for a ward where you will be supported, challenged and encouraged to grow?
• Lynch Ward is recruiting Registered Nurses who want to provide excellent care, contribute ideas and be part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another

About Lynch Ward

We are a busy acute orthopaedic ward caring for patients following joint replacement, fractures, trauma and a range of other orthopaedic procedures. The work can be demanding, but you will not be expected to manage it alone.

We are not claiming to be a perfect ward. We are a team committed to learning, improving and making Lynch Ward a better place for patients and staff.

What You Can Expect

• A supportive team and accessible ward leadership
• Structured orientation and help to build confidence
• Opportunities in preceptorship, quality improvement and leadership
• Open communication and a culture where questions are encouraged
• A workplace where people are expected to help their buddy

What We Value

• Safe, high-quality patient care
• Teamwork, reliability and respectful communication
• A willingness to ask for help and support others
• Personal responsibility for learning and development
• People who speak up with practical ideas and are willing to have a go

A Place to build your Nursing Career

You do not need to be the most senior nurse in the room to make a difference. Nurses on Lynch Ward are encouraged to develop clinical skills, support new staff, participate in improvement work and step into leadership opportunities when ready.

Recent areas of focus have included falls prevention, delirium care, staff wellbeing, communication and clinical practice improvement.

Who We Are Looking For

We would like to hear from Registered Nurses who:

• Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care
• Work well in a busy acute clinical environment
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Are willing to ask questions, learn and receive feedback
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture
• Take responsibility for their own professional development

New to orthopaedics?

Orthopaedic experience is desirable, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in nurses with the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.

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.

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