Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Join a leading tertiary hospital in a dynamic surgical environment

Work with advanced technology and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Grow your perioperative career with development and mentoring opportunities

Deliver exceptional perioperative care, manage changing patient needs, and build positive outcomes within a fast-paced Operating Suite at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 20th June 2027) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Located in: Westmead

Where you'll be working Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest tertiary referral hospitals, renowned for delivering world-class healthcare, innovation, education and research. As part of our Operating Suite team, you'll work alongside highly skilled clinicians who are committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care across a broad range of surgical specialties.

Our team fosters a supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture where professional growth, continuous learning and excellence in patient care are highly valued.

Join a high-performing perioperative team within a major tertiary referral centre

Work across diverse and complex surgical specialties

Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

Access ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

Be part of a culture that values respect, teamwork and clinical excellence

What you'll be doing As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Suite, you will provide high-quality, person-centred perioperative nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to positive patient outcomes while maintaining professional standards and delivering safe, effective care in a busy clinical environment.

Deliver safe, efficient and evidence-based patient care that meets individual needs

Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient conditions in a fast-paced surgical setting

Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal outcomes

Delegate, supervise and mentor Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students as appropriate

Manage resources effectively and facilitate referrals and discharge planning where required

Make a difference where it matters most. Join us and help create healthier communities while building a rewarding career with NSW Health.

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

Demonstrated recent experience with the scrubs-scout role in an operating suite

Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work

Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centered care

Demonstrated effective communication skills- written and verbal

Demonstrated commitment to professional development

Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team

Requisition ID: REQ669330 Applications Close: 26th July 2026

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For inquiries about the role, contact Dragica Martic on - 0456 941 647

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.