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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, Recovery and Anaesthetics, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary
  • ENC/END - $63,992.00 to $74,831.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits or,
  • RN/M1 - $74,831.00 to $102,103.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (FTE negotiable, multiple positions available), Term Contract (temporary for 12 months), 7-day rotating roster

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

We are seeking both Enrolled and Registered Nurses to provide safe, person-centred care in collaboration with patients, families, and the health team, supporting professional development, quality outcomes, and delegated activities.

Key duties of the role

• Provide safe, high-quality, person-centred care to patients, families, and communities.
• Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate care under professional standards.
• Support, guide, and mentor students and less experienced staff.
• Promote culturally sensitive, equitable, and inclusive services.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and professional development.

Skills and Experience

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration or enrolment with practicing certificate.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, provide person-centred care, and work flexibly.
• Knowledge of legislation, NMBA standards, ethics, and quality improvement systems.

Specific to Registered Nurse (RN/M1):

• Demonstrated competence in advanced nursing practice and clinical decision-making.
• Experience in supervising, guiding, and mentoring less experienced staff and students.

Enquiries can be directed to

Lucy Earl – Nurse Manager, 8161 6782 or Lucy.Earl@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• EN - Enrolled Nurse – Perioperative - Role Description 925930.pdf
• RNM1 - Registered Nurse - Perioperative - Role Description 925930.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026 – 11:55pm