Surgical Nurse (RN/EN) - Diverse Specialties & Local Impact

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 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