Registered Nurse (Casual)

St Vincent's Health Australia; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Scholarships & research funding

Career development & education

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in North Sydney is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join a 24/7 rotating roster. Deliver patient-centred nursing care, conduct assessments, and coordinate care throughout the patient journey. This role offers a competitive hourly base rate and a not-for-profit workplace environment.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and commit to ongoing professional development. Visa sponsorship is not available; Australian or NZ citizens or those with work rights should

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Commitment to continued professional development and undertaking further studies as identified as requirements for this position.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.
• Must work well within a team environment and promote team cohesion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care throughout the patient journey, from admission through to discharge planning.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate and implement evidence-based nursing interventions aligned with individual care plans.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress while adjusting care plans as required.
• Apply contemporary nursing practices informed by current research, technology, and clinical innovation.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN with AHPRA

Job description

Job Description: Role Title: Registered Nurse Role Type: Casual Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster, shift hours will vary accordingly Department and location: Wards, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour + super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education. We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

About The Role

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care throughout the patient journey, from admission through to discharge planning.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate and implement evidence-based nursing interventions aligned with individual care plans.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress while adjusting care plans as required.
• Apply contemporary nursing practices informed by current research, technology, and clinical innovation.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

About You

• Must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Commitment to continued professional development and undertaking further studies as identified as requirements for this position.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.
• Must work well within a team environment and promote team cohesion.

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks.
• Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually.
• An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city's unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Closing Date: 4 November 2026 11:59pm

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.