Job no: 945518
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – SAPOM
Salary $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM1, $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. (Pro Rata) RNM2C
24 HPW - 12 Month Contract Available
See the Difference You Can Make – PACU Nurse Opportunity
Join our specialist Day Ophthalmic Unit at the Flinders Eye Centre and take the next step in your PACU nursing career with an exciting 12-month temporary contract opportunity. Working across admissions, anaesthetic support, Stage 1 and Stage 2 recovery, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing a diverse range of eye procedures, including paediatric surgery. Our purpose-built unit features dedicated admissions, two operating theatres, and specialised recovery areas, offering a unique environment to develop highly sought-after ophthalmic and perioperative skills. If you thrive in a collaborative team and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
Required Skills
Current registration with AHPRA
Knowledge of NSQHS standards
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Paediatric recovery experience
Registered nurse minimum 3 years demonstrated clinical experience in PACU stage 1 recovery
Desirable skills
Ophthalmology knowledge
ALS and/or Kids resus
Proven clinical experience in fast paced healthcare environments with strong time management, prioritisation and high-quality patient care skills
Cultural experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Nicole Wyatt, A/Advanced Nurse Unit Manager, (08) 8204 5355,
[email protected]
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 21st July 2026
Attachments:
RNM1 PACU Nurse - RD
RNM2C RACU Nurse - RD
Australian applicant guidelines
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Applicant Information:
We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
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: 945518
Advertised: 14 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
