Registered Nurse Day of Surgery Maternity Leave Contract

Medical Jobs Australia; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 69 000 - 96 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time maternity leave contract in the Day of Surgery (DOSA) ward. The role is for 32 hours per week and runs until October 2027, with a remuneration range of AUD 41.23–57.88 per hour.

You will prepare patients for procedures, coordinate with theatre and anaesthetic teams, ensure documentation and checklists are accurate, and support timely transfers to the operating suite in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Nurse registered with AHPRA, Division 1.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Current clinical knowledge and problem solving ability.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for procedures and complete pre-operative assessments.
• Coordinate with theatre and anaesthetic teams.
• Monitor patients and support efficient theatre flow.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Teamwork

Professional development

Formação académica

Registered Nurse – Division 1 (AHPRA)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Join Northern Beaches Hospital on a part time maternity leave contract in our Day of Surgery.

Contract starts soon and will go for 12months! Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 18 October 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: 32 Requisition ID: REQ693129

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including caf and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field. DOSA is located on the first floor of NBH and is a 40 bed ward. The hours are typically 6am to 9pm, Monday to Friday working 8 hour shifts. It's a fast paced ward where no day is the same! The contract starts soon and will go until October 2027.

What you'll be doing

As a nurse in the Day of Surgery (DOSA) ward at Northern Beaches Hospital you are responsible for preparing patients for their upcoming procedures, including completing pre-operative assessments, confirming consent, and ensuring all documentation and checklists are accurate. You will provide patient education, coordinate with theatre and anaesthetic teams, and ensure patients are ready for transfer to the operating suite on time. The role also involves clinical monitoring, addressing patient concerns, and supporting efficient theatre flow in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You will support a culture of continuous learning, teamwork and innovation, and contributes to service excellence through participation in quality improvement initiatives, education, research and accreditation activities, while maintaining professional competency standards and compliance with NSW Health and NSLHD policies and procedures. You will work with a variety of cases, both planed and unplanned; your critical thinking skills are strong!

People of Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidate Criteria

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.

For role related queries or questions contact Madeline Watson on This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking- Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 1 October 2026