Surgical Nurse — Diverse Specialties, Impactful Care

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking registered nurses (RN1) to join the Division of Surgical Specialties & Anaesthesia (DSSA) across Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals in northern Adelaide. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in busy surgical wards, supporting pre-/post-operative nursing, patient assessment, monitoring and discharge planning.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient flow, uphold safety protocols and contribute to quality improvement while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with no conditions or restrictions.
• Experience in an acute surgical or medical/surgical ward setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and handover skills; patient safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care, including assessment, monitoring and discharge planning.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe, timely patient flow across surgical wards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and uphold clinical standards and safety protocols.
• Mentor junior nurses and students to foster learning and accountability.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

SA Health is seeking registered nurses (RN1) to join the Division of Surgical Specialties & Anaesthesia (DSSA) across Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals in northern Adelaide. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in busy surgical wards, supporting pre-/post-operative nursing, patient assessment, monitoring and discharge planning.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient flow, uphold safety protocols and contribute to quality improvement while mentoring junior