Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Free courses via Sydney Education

Employee Assistance Program

Annual influenza vaccination

Discounted Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Staff Gym access

Job summary

Concord Repatriation General Hospital, part of Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Perioperative nurse to provide patient-centred care in a well-regarded surgical service. You will join a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through the perioperative journey and contributing to high-quality outcomes for the Veteran community and local residents.

The role requires advanced perioperative skills as an Instrument Circulating Nurse, with training and on-call on a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Experience in perioperative care and instrument circulating.
• Available for seven-day rotating roster and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred perioperative care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with care during surgery as part of the instrument circulating role.
• Work rotating roster and participate in on-call requirements.

Skills

Nursing registration

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

7-day rotating roster

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
• Position Classification: Registered Nurse
• Remuneration: $81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Superannuation
• Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
• Requisition ID: REQ707395

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-­long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About The Role

You will be working at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The hospital has a well-­earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.

A Perioperative nurse is responsible for providing patient centred care. They are part of a multidisciplinary team to assist with the care of patients during surgery. We are looking for nurses with advanced skills in the Perioperative Field of Instrument Circulating Nurse. Must be able to work a rotating roster and participate in Oncall requirements.

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.
• Has full availability to work a 7 day rotating roster.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.
• Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles 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.

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Applications Close: 22 November 2026

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