Join a leading tertiary Operating Suite
Permanent career opportunities with ongoing development
Deliver exceptional patient-centred perioperative care
Deliver outstanding perioperative nursing care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and make a meaningful impact on every patient's surgical journey.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 09/11/2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest tertiary referral hospitals, recognised for delivering world-class healthcare, innovation and education. As part of our highly skilled Operating Suite team, you'll work alongside experienced perioperative professionals in a collaborative, supportive and fast-paced environment committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your nursing career while contributing to outstanding surgical outcomes.
- Join a large, modern Operating Suite performing a diverse range of surgical specialties.
- Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams dedicated to clinical excellence.
- Access ongoing professional development, education and career progression opportunities.
- Be supported by a positive team culture that values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
- Help deliver exceptional care within one of NSW's leading health services.
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Suite, you will provide evidence-based, person-centred perioperative care that promotes positive patient outcomes throughout the surgical journey. This role requires demonstrated experience working as an Instrument/Circulating Nurse. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your clinical expertise, sound judgement and commitment to patient safety in a dynamic theatre environment.
- Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient needs while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Delegate and supervise Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students within their scope of practice.
- Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring effective communication and coordinating referrals where required.
- Manage clinical resources efficiently while maintaining professional standards, cultural respect and evidence-based practice.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated recent experience with the scrubs/scout role in an operating suite
2. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
3. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centered care
4. Demonstrated effective communication skills- written and verbal
5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development
6. Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team
Requisition ID: REQ670016
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
Need more information?
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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