Job Description

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Registered Nurse

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Permanent Fulltime and Part-time Roles Available – Minimum 0.3FTE

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- Looking for a ward where you will be supported, challenged and encouraged to grow?
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- Lynch Ward is recruiting Registered Nurses who want to provide excellent care, contribute ideas and be part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another
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About Lynch Ward

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We are a busy acute orthopaedic ward caring for patients following joint replacement, fractures, trauma and a range of other orthopaedic procedures. The work can be demanding, but you will not be expected to manage it alone.

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We are not claiming to be a perfect ward. We are a team committed to learning, improving and making Lynch Ward a better place for patients and staff.

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What you can expect

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- A supportive team and accessible ward leadership
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- Structured orientation and help to build confidence
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- Opportunities in preceptorship, quality improvement and leadership
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- Open communication and a culture where questions are encouraged
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- A workplace where people are expected to help their buddy
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What We value

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- Safe, high-quality patient care
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- Teamwork, reliability and respectful communication
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- A willingness to ask for help and support others
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- Personal responsibility for learning and development
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- People who speak up with practical ideas and are willing to have a go
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A Place to build your Nursing Career

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You do not need to be the most senior nurse in the room to make a difference. Nurses on Lynch Ward are encouraged to develop clinical skills, support new staff, participate in improvement work and step into leadership opportunities when ready.

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Recent areas of focus have included falls prevention, delirium care, staff wellbeing, communication and clinical practice improvement.

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Who we are looking for

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We would like to hear from Registered Nurses who:

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- Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Provide secure, compassionate and person-centred care
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- Work well in a busy acute clinical environment
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- Communicate clearly and respectfully
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- Are willing to ask questions, learn and receive feedback
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- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture
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- Take responsibility for their own professional development
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New to orthopaedics?

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Orthopaedic experience is desirable, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in nurses with the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.

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Please submit a current CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you would like to join Lynch Ward by 4th October 2026

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n Why work for Calvary?n

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n At Calvary, our staff matter. n

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n With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.n

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n Your benefits: n

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- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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- Paid parental leave
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- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
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- Flexible hours that make sense for you
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n As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.n

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n Please note the following:n

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- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
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- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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📌 Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic (Adelaide)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Adelaide