• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Be an integral part of a Adelaide's biggest private hospital with 23 perioperative suites responsible for a diverse range of specialties

About us

The Perioperative Admissions and Discharges area is seeking to appoint a Clinical Nurse to provide support, mentorship and guidance to our dynamic team. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. The role is part time/full time negotiable working across Monday to Friday varied shifts. 

Key Responsibilities

• A professional working relationship with all customers with excellent organisation, prioritisation, communication and clinical skills
• Manage rostering and staffing to meet the department's needs
• Deliver education and engage with staff to provide a common understanding of the policies and protocols used
• Accountable for own standards of practice and providing support & ongoing education to staff
• Accountable for the delivery of patient care from admission to surgery and discharge
• Maintains an agreed portfolio and champions a high clinical standard for the unit

About you:

• Registered as a registered nurse with AHPRA and holds a current practicing certificate 
• You will bring a positive attitude to the role with a ‘can do’ approach.
• Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships through effective interpersonal relationships
• Sound understanding of NSQHS clinical standards, pre and post op assessments, local policies & procedures
• Dedicated to best practice and ability to promote a positive culture whilst prioritising best patient outcomes
• A desire to assist in leading a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Applications are invited from experienced Registered Nurses with a minimum 2 years’ nursing experience in the perioperative setting who meet the criteria as outlined below.

For further information please contact Tricia Fanning, Clinical Manager Pre/Admissions and Discharge on 0473520732/ tricia.fanning@calvarycare.org.au

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella