- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
- Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - RN1
- Ongoing Full-Time (Multiple Positions)
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Registered Nurse within our Anaesthetics team. These roles offer the chance to work in a modern, high‑performing perioperative environment, supporting patients through their surgical journey with skill, compassion and professionalism.
The perioperative suite at the Lyell McEwin Hospital contains:
- theatre holding bay
- 9 operating theatres
- 1 procedure room
- 18 bay recovery unit
We perform high acuity complex surgeries including, but not limited to, liver resections, major colorectal and upper GI surgery, major urology surgery, complex caesarean sections, bariatric surgery, major and trauma orthopaedics. Other types of procedures performed include gynaecology, plastics, ENT, paediatric, dental, ECT, gastroscopies and colonoscopies.
A significant volume of our procedures are emergency cases, and we are supported by a large HDU/ICU.
There may also be opportunities to support perioperative services at Modbury Hospital, with flexibility to work across both sites as required.
We offer:
- flexible shifts available across a 24/7 roster
- opportunities for further career development and growth
- a friendly team with an energetic work environment
- supportive and accessible management team
- we support multi-skilling and offer opportunities to train in other perioperative areas (such as scrub/scout and anaesthetics) for those who are interested in broadening their skill set
LMH anaesthetic nursing supports the NALHN Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine. We provide anaesthetic cover 24/7 with an additional on-call commitment to support clinical demand out of business hours. As well as the specialities listed above, we also provide clinical support for a variety of remote areas including Gastroenterology and Bronchoscopy Suites, Cardiovascular Intervention Suite, Radiology and provides expert support during Code Airways.
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 who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
About You:
Anaesthetic nursing is vital to the provision of safe patient outcomes undergoing anaesthesia and surgery. We seek nurses who are highly, skilled, have excellent communication skills, follow a patient centred approach to nursing care and can work as effective members of an outstanding team.
The right candidate(s) can expect a challenging but varied environment. With supportive leadership and a strong education culture, you will have every opportunity to grow and thrive.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a team that values excellence, collaboration and compassionate care, we welcome your application.
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: 927651
Enquiries:
DSSA Nurse Manager
Phone: (08) 8182 9313
E-mail: Health.DSSANurseManager@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
27 February 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
927651 - Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics (Multiple Positions) - RN1 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
