top of page

RN Theatre & PACU, Cardiothoracic | Adelaide SA | Full or Part Time

Oct 25
2 min read

The team at Carejobz Perioperative Specialists are recruiting for a hospital in Adelaide. The role suits experienced perioperative nurses with a background in cardiothoracic, thoracic, neurosurgical or ENT surgery, and nurses with an interest or experience in robotic surgery.



The role at a glance

  • Permanent, full time or part time

  • Remuneration under the Enterprise Agreement


The Role

You will join a high-performing multidisciplinary Theatre team. Staff work across a 7-day rotating roster with on-call requirements, supported by a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing clinical education. Clinical Nurse opportunities will be considered for the right candidates with relevant specialist perioperative experience, demonstrated clinical leadership and a strong commitment to supporting high-quality patient care.


In this role, you will:

  • Work in Theatre and PACU as part of a high-performing multidisciplinary team

  • Care for patients across a complex and diverse surgical caseload, with a strong focus on Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery and ENT

  • Work within an expanding robotic surgery program

  • Work a 7-day rotating roster with on-call requirements

  • Complete a comprehensive orientation program and take part in ongoing clinical education


What You Will Bring

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

  • Previous perioperative nursing experience, ideally within Cardiothoracic, Thoracic, Neurosurgery, ENT and/or Robotic Surgery

  • Experience in Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics or PACU

  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, safe and person-centred care

  • Strong teamwork, communication and clinical problem-solving skills

  • The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced and complex surgical environment

  • An interest in developing skills across specialist and emerging surgical technologies

  • Willingness to participate in rotating rosters and on-call requirements

  • Full Australian working rights


Why You Will Want to Know More

  • Exposure to complex Cardiothoracic, Thoracic, Neurosurgical and ENT cases

  • Be part of a growing robotic surgery program, with future expansion into cardiac robotics

  • Join a large, experienced and supportive Theatre team

  • Opportunities for career progression, professional development and specialist skill advancement

  • Access to postgraduate courses, university partnerships and scholarship opportunities

  • Flexible rostering options to support work-life balance

  • Salary packaging, discounted private health insurance and gym memberships

  • Paid parental leave

If this sounds like the kind of theatre opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to speak with you.

Kate or Paul will be happy to talk you through the opportunity, answer your questions honestly, and help you decide whether it feels like the right next step for you.



About Carejobz

At Carejobz, Paul and Kate have been recruiting perioperative professionals across Australia and New Zealand since 2015. Over that time, they have become trusted recruitment partners to leading hospitals and day surgeries, supporting nurses and employers with warmth, discretion and genuine sector knowledge.

Read what jobseekers and employers say about working with Carejobz at seek.com.au/recruiters/agencies/carejobz-pty-ltd

FOMO?

Get our latest articles straight to your inbox

Screen Shot 2026-04-30 at 11.40.27 am.png

Want to get ahead in your perioperative career?

Download the free Theatre Nurse Career Playbook.

Salary benchmarks, career pathways and strategies used by the top 10% of perioperative nurses in Australia.

bottom of page