Enrolled Nurse – Surgical Wards in Adelaide

As an Enrolled Nurse within the Surgical Wards at Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the assessment, planning and delivery of nursing care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey from admission through to recovery and discharge.

The Surgical Wards form part of the Division of Surgical Specialties and Anaesthesia, a dynamic and multidisciplinary service providing comprehensive surgical, procedural and perioperative care.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to surgical patients across various specialities
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and medical teams
• Support patients through their surgical journey with compassion and professionalism
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced, rewarding environment

Working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff, you will care for patients with a diverse range of clinical needs in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support the education of patients and colleagues, and participate in a culture that embraces evidence-based practice, research and learning.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. In order to administer medicines, must have completed a Board-approved program of study which includes an administration of medicines unit.

You are a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, person-centred care. You thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment, work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and bring strong communication and clinical assessment skills to your practice.

You are confident in recognising and escalating changes in patient condition, keen to continually develop your skills, and dedicated to supporting positive patient experiences and outcomes. Most importantly, you share our commitment to collaboration, excellence, continuous learning and high-quality care.

This is an excellent opportunity for Enrolled Nurses who are passionate about surgical nursing and committed to delivering safe, compassionate and contemporary care within one of South Australia's leading teaching hospitals.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide. NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community. With over 7,000 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.

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.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.