Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Cowra, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 9 June 2026 – 11:59pm
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Registered Nurse – Theatre & Recovery
Cowra Health Service
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Theatre & Recovery Registered Nurse. You will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in a surgical setting, working under the direction of the attending surgeon and supervision of the Nursing Unit Manager to support and provide quality pre, intra and post operative care for patients.
You will have previous experience working in Day Stay and Operating Theatres as well as a Scrub and/or Circulating Nurse. Experience as Anaesthetic Nurse or willingness to work towards Anaesthetic competency would be desirable and the ability to work flexible hours Monday – Friday, with the potential to do on call.
You will be willing to work in other wards of the hospital if required as directed by your manager.
Cowra Health Service underwent redevelopment in 2025, offering state of the art facilities. It is a procedural hospital with 30 beds including 24 hour emergency care, acute, subacute /non-acute inpatient services including medical, surgical rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care, diagnostic services outpatient services and community health care services.
Cowra is located 310 kms from Sydney, 92 kms south west of Orange, 110kms south west of Bathurst and just over two hours from the Nation's capital, Canberra.
With the beautiful Wyangala Dam only a short drive from town, as well as the Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre and a number of Arts galleries and museums in town, Cowra is a great place to live and work.
If you are a passionate RN seeking to advance your career in Theatre & Recovery nursing while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of rural NSW, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about the role click to view the Statement of Duties and the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
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To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Marie Peel, Nursing Unit Manager on 02 5338 5554 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
