Contract General Surgical Rn - Immediate Start

Jps Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Gym membership (Fitness Passport)

Job summary

Sydney Adventist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Knight Ward, a 40-bed General and Colorectal Surgery Unit. You will provide compassionate care to patients recovering from gastroenterology, colorectal and general surgeries, ensuring safety and comfort throughout their stay.

With at least 12 months of acute care experience, you will collaborate with a supportive team and report to the Nurse Unit Manager. The role offers learning opportunities and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 12 months of acute care experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience in colorectal or GI surgery nursing is highly desirable; open to learning in this specialty.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills; ability to manage post-operative care and complex patient needs.
• Flexible team player willing to rotate across mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.
• Must hold full Australian working rights and provide evidence upon request.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to post-operative patients in gastroenterology, colorectal and general surgeries.
• Support patients through post-surgery recovery and ensure they feel safe and comfortable during their stay.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team and report to the Nurse Unit Manager to develop surgical nursing skills.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Postoperative care

Colorectal GI surgery

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Flexible rostering

Job description

Registered Nurse | General & Colorectal Surgery Unit

Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here. When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport

Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role
As a Registered Nurse on the Knight Ward, our 40-bed General and Colorectal Surgery Unit, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, supporting individuals through their post‑surgery recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives, providing compassionate care to those undergoing gastroenterology, colorectal, and general surgeries. You’ll be responsible for ensuring each patient feels supported, safe, and comfortable during their stay.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, close‑knit team where collaboration is key, and everyone works together to provide exceptional care. Reporting directly to the Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your surgical nursing skills, whether you’re already experienced or looking to expand your expertise in this specialty. It’s an exciting time to join a department that values both professional development and the importance of a positive, supportive workplace culture.

Who we’re looking for

A Registered Nurse with at least 12 months of acute care experience in a hospital setting, ideally within surgical or medical units.

Experience in colorectal or gastrointestinal surgery nursing is highly desirable, but we are also open to candidates who are eager to learn and develop their skills in this specialty.

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage post‑operative care and complex patient needs.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on patient‑centred care and collaboration.

A flexible team player who is willing to adapt and work within a rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends.

Must hold full Australian working rights and be able to provide evidence upon request.

A compassionate, empathetic approach to patient care, with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith‑based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground‑breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not‑for‑profit, we continually reinvest in cutting‑edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre‑employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds