Acute Surgical Unit, Service Registrars 2026

**Job no**: 908108
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Medical
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

- **Salary: MDP2 - $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months**

**About the Role**

As an Acute Surgical Unit Registrar, you will play a key role in the timely and accurate assessment of patients presenting with acute surgical conditions. Working as part of a dynamic acute general surgical team, you will manage referrals from the Emergency Department, inpatient wards, other hospitals, and general practitioners. You will collaborate closely with SET trainees, surgical fellows, and consultants to deliver high-quality patient care, ensuring efficient clinical decision-making and appropriate surgical management.

In this role, you will also contribute to the ongoing care of emergency surgical patients, including ward-based management and assisting in theatre as required. This position offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your surgical skills in a fast-paced environment, gain valuable experience in acute surgical management, and work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering optimal patient outcomes.

**About You**

You are a dedicated and collaborative medical professional with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care within an acute surgical setting. Your excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment while ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- A Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with current general registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Proven experience in acute surgical settings, with strong clinical decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to adapt to change and maintain productive working relationships with diverse healthcare teams.
- Sound knowledge of quality improvement principles, patient rights, risk management, and public hospital administrative practices.

**About CALHN**

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: 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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 908108

**Enquiries to**:
Melissa Murray

Phone: 0412 095 899

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Thursday 7th August 2025

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website -**How to apply** for further information**

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines
- Educational/Vocational Qualifications  Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.  Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Pract