Registered Nurse (Acute Care)

Macquarie University Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging via Maxxia

Job summary

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join Ward 3E Neurosciences on a permanent part-time basis (up to 32 hours per week). You will deliver high‑quality care within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, contributing to exceptional patient outcomes in a university-affiliated clinical setting.

This role offers a base salary from AU$82,666 to AU$110,115 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise take‑home pay.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA without conditions.
• Minimum RN Level 2 or above with acute care experience.
• Neurosciences or neurosurgical experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in neurological observations and clinical assessments.
• Strong communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to education and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care for neurosciences patients in an acute inpatient setting.
• Perform neurological observations and postoperative monitoring.
• Administer medications safely and per hospital policies.
• Collaborate with medical and allied health teams on care plans.
• Mentor junior staff and students on the ward.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Acute care nursing

Neurosciences experience

Clinical assessment

Mentorship

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN qualification

Postgraduate neuroscience nursing (desirable)

Job description

• Base salary from $82,666 - $110,115 + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level.
• Permanent part-time position available (up to 32 hours per a week)
• Join Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged
• Be part of Ward 3E Neurosciences, our specialist acute unit caring for patients undergoing complex brain and spinal surgery and neurological treatment.

Deliver exceptional neurosciences nursing care in a world-class academic hospital where innovation, collaboration and patient outcomes come first

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your acute care career? Macquarie University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurses (RN Level 3 or above) to join our highly regarded Ward 3E Neurosciences team on a permanent part-time basis (up to 32 hours per a week)

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of neurosciences care within Australia's only university-owned teaching hospital. Ward 3E is a dynamic acute inpatient unit specialising in the care of patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Here, you will be supported by a multidisciplinary team of leading clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals who are united by a shared commitment to delivering outstanding, evidence-based patient care.

At Macquarie University Hospital, nursing is more than a profession, it is a calling to make a real difference. You will have access to cutting-edge technology, ongoing professional development and a collegiate culture that values your expertise and encourages you to grow. If you are passionate about neurosciences nursing and thrive in a collaborative, patient‑centred environment, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse on Ward 3E Neurosciences, you will deliver high‑quality, holistic nursing care to patients with a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care throughout each patient's journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for neurosciences patients in an acute inpatient setting.
• Performing neurological observations, post‑operative monitoring and early identification of changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Administering medications safely and accurately in accordance with hospital policies and legislative requirements.
• Collaborating with medical, surgical, allied health and nursing colleagues to develop and implement individualised, evidence‑based care plans.
• Mentoring and supporting junior nursing staff, graduate nurses and students, contributing to a positive learning environment on the ward.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and unit‑based education to continuously enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our perioperative services are delivered in state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres and recovery facilities, supported by a collegiate environment and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud to foster a culture where clinical excellence meets continuous learning, and where every team member is empowered to contribute to better health outcomes.

Ward 3E Neurosciences is recognised for its specialist expertise in caring for patients undergoing complex neurological and neurosurgical procedures, including brain and spinal surgery, deep brain stimulation and the management of conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumours and movement disorders. Our nursing team works alongside some of Australia's most respected neurosurgeons and neurologists, providing care that is informed by the latest research and clinical innovation.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions or restrictions.
• Minimum classification at Registered Nurse Level 2 or above, with substantial acute care nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in neurosciences, neurosurgical or a related acute specialty area (highly desirable).
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including neurological observations, and to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical education, mentorship of junior staff and students, and participation in quality improvement activities.
• A postgraduate qualification in neurosciences nursing, critical care or a related discipline (desirable but not essential).

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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