Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (monthly)

Public Holiday off during Xmas

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging options

Education courses via Sydney Education

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Nutrition resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Registered Nurse at Canterbury Hospital in Sydney. The role focuses on delivering patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified health outcomes.

The position requires current AHPRA registration and a commitment to NSW Health values, with options for permanent full-time or part-time, and temporary roles through March 2028.

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

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the healthcare team.
• Provide patient-centred; evidence-informed nursing care to promote health outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Person-centred care

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

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.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

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'

For enquiries, please contact Jennifer Cubitt via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 1 November 2026