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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, Surgical Wards (Newland Ward, Kate Hill Ward), North Adelaide 5006
• Salary - RN/M1, $74,831.00 to $102,103.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time/ Full Time (multiple positions available), Term Contract (temporary for up to 24 months)

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 Registered Nurses to join the Kate Hill and Newland Wards where you will provide safe, high-quality nursing care within a surgical health service setting. The role delivers person-centred care, supports patients and families, works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to quality, safety, education and continuous improvement.

Key duties of the role

• Assess patient needs and plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based care
• Provide safe, person-centred nursing care within a surgical setting
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with policies
• Support students, graduates and less experienced nursing staff

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated clinical competence in a surgical or acute care setting
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to consumer and family-centred care

Enquiries can be directed to

Rebecca Bewlex – Nurse Manager Surgical Services, 8161 6782 or Rebecca.Bewlex@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:

• RNM1- Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards - Role Description 926512.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: Tuesday 10 February 2026 – 11:55pm