• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary RN-1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Recovery Unit, where you will play a key role in supporting patients through their post-operative care journey. In this fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll deliver direct, comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be supported in further developing your clinical expertise through ongoing professional development and hands-on experience. You’ll be accountable for the quality of your own nursing practice and responsible for safely delegating tasks to other staff. If you're looking to grow your nursing career while making a meaningful impact in patient recovery, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in clinical care and a commitment to delivering safe and effective post-operative nursing services. To succeed in this role, you will have:

Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nursing Board of Australia, with evidence of completing a Graduate Nurse Program or equivalent

Strong clinical knowledge and ability to provide comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary recovery setting

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support, assess, and guide other team members

Sound understanding of professional standards, legislative responsibilities, and quality improvement principles in healthcare

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 902890

Enquiries to:

Ann Charles

Position: Nurse Unit Manager, Patient Holding & Recovery
Phone: 7101 4320
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

902890 RD Recovery - Registered Nurse - RN-1 - Additional Activity Phase 2.pdf

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