Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit - Perm/Temp FT/PT

NSW Health; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

One extra day off each month

Flexible work options (hybrid hours)

Maternity and parental leave

Long service leave

Carers leave

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Day Surgery Unit. The role supports clinical excellence in a fast-paced setting, balancing patient care with operational demands. Applications welcome for permanent, temporary and part-time/fixed-term opportunities across day surgery.

Bring current AHPRA registration and a compassionate, team-focused approach. The unit emphasises safety, quality care, and a supportive work culture with flexible options and staff wellbeing resources.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit - Perm/Temp FT/PT

Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a confident and compassionate Registered Nurse who can balance clinical excellence with the pace and demands of a busy Day Surgery Unit

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

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

Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Day Surgery Unit.

Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the Day Surgery Unit motivates you the most?

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Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
• ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Discounted gym membership through

• Discounted gym membership through
• Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementingthe

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.