Appointment Type: Permanent full-time / part-time hours
Salary: Base salary From $82,666 - $110115 (RN year level 2-8 - pay grade based on RN level experience) and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay. salary based on relevant nursing experience year level.
Location: Macquarie University Hospital (Wallumattagal Campus), North Ryde
Be part of Australia's only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.
The Role
Macquarie University Health is recruiting for a Registered Nurse with recent perioperative theatre experience to work within our theatres, focusing on General Surgical & Gynaecology & Plastics practices.
In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality patient care throughout the surgical journey – from pre-operative preparation and intraoperative assistance to post-operative recovery. Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the broader multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety and comfort at every stage.
This opportunity will allow you to further enhance your skills and advance your career within the perioperative environment. Joining our high-performing, close-knit team, you will experience a supportive environment where everyone shares a common passion for delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for our patients and stakeholders.
Extensive training will also be provided to the successful candidate. Join us in providing exceptional care and advancing your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment!
About You
Reporting to Nursing Unit Manager (Theatres), the successful applicant will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a team. As a member of our multidisciplinary perioperative team, you will be expected to maintain a positive attitude, embrace innovation, and adapt to new practices. Excellent communication skills and a genuine dedication to providing outstanding care in the perioperative setting are essential.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter:
Recent perioperative theatre experience – with experience in key areas such as General Surgical & Gynaecology & Plastics highly desired
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Excellent organisational and time management skills and a proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment and critical incidents.
Flexible schedule.
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
Role-Specific Conditions
Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (Please provide your WWCC number in your application)
Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
MQ Health Immunisation screening
This position requires a Criminal History Check
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, [email protected]
Application Close Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026, 11:59pm AEST
Why Join Us?
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.
At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.
As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™
We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:
Salary sacrifices options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool
More information about our employee benefits can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.
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 Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
30/08/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
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