Perioperative RN Auburn Hospital

NSW Health; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

At Auburn District Hospital, join a dedicated perioperative nursing team delivering safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will support patients through every stage of their surgical journey, collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Perioperative experience in Anaesthetics and/or Recovery.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Evidence of person-centred care delivery.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Leadership to junior team members.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care before, during and after procedures.
• Assess, monitor and respond to patient needs throughout the surgical journey.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support discharge planning.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff and students in the clinical setting.
• Advocate for patients while ensuring optimal resource use and standards.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication (written and verbal)

Leadership to juniors

Prioritisation and organisation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

AHPRA Regulation knowledge

Job description

Join a dynamic perioperative team in a busy acute hospital

Deliver exceptional patient care across the surgical journey

Grow your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment

Manage perioperative patient care, build trusted clinical relationships and deliver outstanding surgical nursing outcomes.

Employment Type:2x PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working

At Auburn District Hospital, you'll join a dedicated perioperative nursing team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical environment. Working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary health professionals, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients through every stage of their surgical journey.

Auburn District Hospital is recognised for its inclusive culture, commitment to patient-centred care and focus on staff development, making it an excellent place to advance your perioperative nursing career.

• Be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Work in a diverse and vibrant community-focused hospital
• Access ongoing learning, mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, safety and continuous improvement
• Enjoy a rewarding role where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes

What you'll be doing

As a Perioperative Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, individualised care that supports patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes before, during and after their surgical procedures. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient and compassionate care while responding effectively to changing clinical needs.

• Deliver person-centred perioperative nursing care to patients and their families
• Assess, monitor and respond to patient needs throughout the surgical journey
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes and facilitate discharge planning
• Supervise, mentor and support nursing staff and students within the clinical environment
• Advocate for patients while ensuring effective resource utilisation and adherence to professional standards

Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

1. Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
2. Current perioperative experience in Anaesthetics and/or Recovery speciality areas.
3. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
4. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care
5. Demonstrated effective communication skills- written and verbal
6. Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team
7. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues

Applications Close: 25th October 2026

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/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.