• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN1
• Ongoing Full-Time and Part-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

Are you a committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking to grow your career in the dynamic world of surgical nursing? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team of Theatre Scrub/Scout professionals at Modbury Hospital.

Our modern perioperative suite at Modbury Hospital contains:

• 4 operating theatres
• 2 procedure rooms
• 11 bay recovery unit

Modbury Hospital performs a variety of high volume and throughput elective surgeries such as Orthopaedics including Arthroplasties, Urology, General surgery, Plastic surgery, Breast surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology. This diverse caseload ensures a stimulating and varied working environment where no two days are the same.

Operating Monday to Friday with staff participation in an on‑call roster, our department fosters a supportive culture that encourages ongoing learning and professional development. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported.

In addition, there are exciting opportunities to collaborate with the Lyell McEwin Hospital’s perioperative team. For nurses seeking to expand their clinical expertise, this partnership offers exposure to more complex elective, emergency and trauma surgeries. Flexibility to work across both sites may be required and provides excellent career‑broadening experience.

As a Registered Nurse in our Theatre Scrub/Scout unit, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre, assisting surgeons and anaesthetists, and ensuring a sterile and safe environment throughout all procedures. In this role, you will work alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every patient.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities and advanced surgical technologies will equip you with the tools you need to excel and continue your professional growth.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential. Your ability to remain composed and focused under pressure will ensure you succeed within our dynamic theatre environment.

Apply now and bring your dedication to patient care, taking the next exciting step in your surgical nursing career. 

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 928103

Enquiries:

DSSA Nurse Manager

Phone: (08) 8182 9313

E-mail: Health.DSSANurseManager@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

10 April 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 928103 - Registered Nurse - Modbury Theatre (Scrub_Scout) (Multiple Positions) - RN1 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.