Clinical Nurse – Perioperative Services | Adelaide

New opportunities await a qualified and experienced circulating/instrument Clinical Nurse with an orthopaedic and plastic surgery background to join a premier orthopaedic specialist facility in Adelaide. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, however 0.8 or 0.9 FTE may also be considered. This role operates on a Monday to Friday roster of morning and afternoon shifts, and participates in the on-call roster.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Applying advanced clinical skills in orthopaedic and plastic surgery nursing with comprehensive knowledge of contemporary practice;
• Adapting effectively to changing clinical practices and care models;
• Communicating professionally with patients and multidisciplinary teams through excellent interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrating leadership by coaching staff to enhance learning and capability development;
• Utilizing hospital systems including PiMS and Microsoft Office proficiently;
• Maintaining strict compliance with legal and ethical perioperative standards;
• Implementing infection prevention and control principles consistently;
• Applying strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• Exercising excellent clinical assessment abilities and critical thinking;
• Contributing to quality improvement through data analysis and service development;
• Fostering a safe, collaborative work environment centered on patient care;
• Upholding the highest ethical standards with complete confidentiality.

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA;
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC);
• Proven experience as a circulating/instrument nurse in orthopaedic & plastic surgery;
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in perioperative nursing;
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention/control protocols;
• Strong understanding of legal/ethical perioperative standards.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive relocation assistance for interstate moves;
• Excellent work-life balance: Monday-Friday shifts, no nights/weekends;
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your life;
• Structured career development programs and training;
• Educational support for professional growth;
• Salary packaging (up to $18,550 tax-free);
• Health & wellbeing support: free counseling and physio;
• Free flu vaccinations.

REMUNERATION

$51.36-$54.20 per hour.

This leading South Australian orthopaedic specialist centre features modern theatres dedicated exclusively to musculoskeletal care. With a reputation for surgical excellence and innovative techniques, the facility offers nurses unparalleled opportunities to develop orthopaedic expertise while working with highly skilled teams. The supportive environment emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, and exceptional patient outcomes.