Registered Nurse - Day Only Surgery

Medical Jobs Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Druitt Hospital in NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Day Only Surgery team. You will provide person-centred care, collaborate with nurses, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team, and support patients and families through the surgical journey, discharge planning, and navigation of care.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, demonstrated nursing experience in perioperative or day surgery, and the ability to lead, delegate, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent nursing experience in surgical or day-surgery settings.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centred care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and advocacy for patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to patients and families or carers.
• Assess changing patient needs and respond to clinical priorities.
• Coordinate referrals and support patients through the discharge process.
• Delegate and supervise care provided by ENs and AINs within their scope.
• Communicate effectively with patients and advocate for their needs.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

AHPRA Registration

Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Deliver exceptional, person‑centred care in a focused surgical setting Join the Day Only Surgery team at Mount Druitt Hospital Support patients and families through their surgical journey Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)

Located in: Mt Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Day Only Surgery team at Mount Druitt Hospital, where you will contribute to a patient-focused environment supporting people through their surgical journey. You will work collaboratively with nurses, medical staff and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective care. Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary clinical team Support patients and families in a busy day surgery environment Work in a setting focused on safe, high-quality patient outcomes Contribute to a positive and respectful patient experience Help patients navigate their care and discharge journey

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide individualised, evidence‑based care that responds to each patient's needs while supporting positive health outcomes. You will use your clinical judgement to manage changing priorities and deliver care within your scope of practice.

• Deliver person‑centred care to patients and their families or carers
• Assess changing patient needs and respond appropriately to clinical priorities
• Coordinate referrals and support patients throughout the discharge process
• Delegate and supervise care provided by ENs and AINs within their scope
• Communicate effectively with patients and advocate for their needs

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated recent nursing experience relevant to the position and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence‑based practice
• Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means,; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

For inquiries about the role, contact Verity Inglis on 0438235426

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.