• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• On the job, paid training program

 About the role

We are looking for self-motivated and vibrant Registered Nurses with previous acute care nursing experience to join our dynamic Perioperative Team at the new state-of-the-art Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Successful candidates would not require prior knowledge in the perioperative area. The Perioperative Transition Program (POTP) is a 12 month supported program developing skills and knowledge within the specialty area. We are commencing this Program in March 2023. There are multiple positions available within scrub/scout, anaesthetics and recovery, for Registered Nurses. Ongoing permanent employment is offered at the end of the 12 months when all Program requirements have been met.

Our POTP at Calvary Adelaide Hospital is based on a best practice Transition Changes Model, to support you to be the best you can be in your professional practice. Our POTP Coordinator and Educators are dedicated to facilitate your program and provide exceptional support via regular meetings, tailored study sessions and assistance and supervision in the clinical space with day to day check-ins.

What you bring 

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration
• Available to work a 6 day roster with capacity to increase to on-call in time
• Eager and enthusiastic to learn in a fast-paced and exciting nursing specialty
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting (but not perioperative)
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Kylie Welsh, Perioperative Transition Program Coordinator at kylie.welsh@calvarycare.org.au 

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.