Registered Nurse - Operating Suite

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Public holiday extra during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Upskill via Sydney Education

EAP confidential counselling

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport discounts

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital within Sydney Local Health District is seeking Registered Nurses to provide patient centred, evidence informed nursing care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.

The role supports a commitment to core NSW Health values, with flexible employment options including permanent full-time or part-time and temporary positions. The package includes salary per hour, superannuation, and access to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient centred; evidence informed nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver care that supports identified health outcomes and aligns with standards of Canterbury Hospital.

Skills

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Evidence-informed practice

Person-centred care

NSW Health Core Values

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) and Part Time (minimum 16 hours per week), or Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) or Temporary Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week), up to March 2028. Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation Location: Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID: REQ699427 Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. About the Role Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Jennifer Cubitt via email at [e-mail] Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

Applications Close: 1 November 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’