Registered Nurse (Surgical)

• Base salaryFrom $82,666 - $110,115 (Registered Nurse level 2-8 salary based on experience) and access to the full salary packaging benefit withMaxxia tomaximise your take-home pay. 

• Be part ofAustralia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged. 

• Permanent full-time position available within theOrthopaedic Institute (Ward 5) at Macquarie University Hospital. 

• Join an established multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional, evidence-basedorthopaedic surgical care.

Bring your surgical nursingexpertise to TheOrthopaedic Institute 

Are you an experiencedsurgical Registered Nurse ready to advance your career within a progressive, research-driven hospital environment? Macquarie University Hospital is seeking motivated,efficient and proactive Registered Nurses to joinThe Orthopaedic Institute (TOI) in Ward 5 on a permanent full-time basis. 

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialistorthopaedic surgical care within Australia's only university-owned academic hospital, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes and informed by world-renowned research and continuous learning. 

If you thrive in a dynamic acute surgical setting, bring strong clinical judgement, and offer high flexibility across a rotating roster, we want to hear from you. 

About the Role 

The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team, meeting the diverse needs of patients using contemporary professional best practice standards. You will apply advanced risk assessments, plan interventions, and deliver care that is safe,appropriate and clinically effective. 

These positions require high flexibility and availability, as the successful candidates will be placed on a rotating roster across any day of the week (weekends included) and across shifts. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing carein accordance with documented care or treatment plans, whileprioritising workload based on patient needs,acuity and theoptimal time for intervention. 

• Ensuring all documentation isaccurate and completed in a professional andtimely manner,in accordance withMQUniversityHealth policy. 

• Participating in the identification,design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, both self-initiated and directed by other members of MQUniversityHealth. 

• Demonstrating a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care and service delivery. 

About Us 

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare,education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciencescentre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine,Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We foster a collegiate environment and hold a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Macquarie University Hospital, you will work within a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and compassionate, patient-focused care. 

About You 

You are a clinically skilled and proactive Registered Nurse with a strong surgical background. You bring confidence in advanced risk assessment, clinical decision-making and patient-centred care, and you offer the flexibility and adaptability needed to thrive across a rotating roster within a dynamic acute surgical environment. 

Selection Criteria 

• Surgical nursingexperienceessential.Orthopaedicsurgicalnursing preferred,howeverexperience in acute surgical highly regarded 

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

• Excellentorganisational and time management skills, with a proven ability toprioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment and during critical incidents. 

• High flexibility and availability to work a variety of rotating shifts across any day of the week, including weekends. 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement and critical thinking. 

• Well-developed computer skills, including the use of electronic medical records systems, Microsoft Word,Excel and web-based research. 

How to Apply 

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above). 

Applications Close: Sunday, 27th September, 11:59pm AEST 

**We reserve the right to progress or notproceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early ifrequired** 

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currentlyresiding in Australia with full working rights** 

For general enquiries, please contact Rebecca Wood, Talent Acquisition Consultant,r.wood@mq.edu.au  

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job:Login to Workdayand go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

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