Surgical Ward Nurse: Pre/Post-Op Care & Mentorship

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) seeks an experienced surgical nurse to deliver evidence-based care across multiple surgical specialties. The role involves comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing, patient assessment, monitoring and discharge planning, in a multidisciplinary setting with a focus on safe patient flow.

You will contribute to quality improvement and uphold clinical standards, while mentoring junior nurses and students to foster a culture of learning

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills essential, enabling problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation while building relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with resilience in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care, including patient 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.
• Support and mentor junior nurses and students, fostering a culture of learning and shared accountability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) seeks an experienced surgical nurse to deliver evidence-based care across multiple surgical specialties. The role involves comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing, patient assessment, monitoring and discharge planning, in a multidisciplinary setting with a focus on safe patient flow.

You will contribute to quality improvement and uphold clinical standards, while mentoring junior nurses and students to foster a culture of learning