Patient Holding

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary   RN-1  $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in Patient Holding, you'll play a pivotal role in providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will ensure a smooth transition for patients from pre-operative stages to the surgical theatre, maintaining a compassionate and professional approach at all times. Your dedication will be key in promoting safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.

This role offers you the opportunity to enhance your nursing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development. You'll take pride in holding yourself accountable for maintaining exceptional standards of care, while also supporting your colleagues in their nursing duties. Join a team that values growth, teamwork, and the delivery of outstanding patient care in a dynamic, rewarding environment.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring a combination of qualifications, skills, and experience that ensure you provide excellent patient care while continuing to develop professionally.

• Registered Nurse with current or eligible registration with the Nursing Board of Australia.
• Evidence of basic skill consolidation, such as completion of a Graduate Nurse Program.
• Ability to provide comprehensive care, assess staff competence, and foster learning.
• Demonstrated experience in managing acutely ill patients and commitment to continuous improvement.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.\
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites..

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Ann Charles

Position: Nurse Unit Manager, Recovery & Patient Holding

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Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Friday 21 November 2025

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

920153 RD Patient Holding - Registered

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