Registered Nurse — Perioperative & Surgical Care Expert

NSW Health; Central Coast; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Gosford Hospital, part of the Central Coast Local Health District, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a range of permanent and temporary full-time and part-time positions. Opportunities span Surgical Inpatient Units, Perioperative Services, Scrub/Scout, Recovery/PACU, Endoscopy and General Medicine, with a strong emphasis on specialist perioperative and multidisciplinary care.

We offer exposure to diverse surgical specialties, advanced perioperative nursing, and structured education

Qualifications

• Experienced Registered Nurses sought for Gosford Hospital and Central Coast Local Health District.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care across surgical, perioperative, ICU and medical units.
• Participate in perioperative, scrub/scout and recovery care as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to patient safety, assessment, monitoring and escalation as required by the unit.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Gosford Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Full Time and Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ631719

Build Your Nursing Career at Gosford Hospital. Your Nursing Career, Your Choice!

Gosford Hospital is the Central Coast's major referral hospital, delivering complex, high-acuity medical, surgical and specialist services to a rapidly growing community.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are looking to develop their careers within a large tertiary referral hospital.

Apply once through our centralised recruitment model and we'll connect you with the team and opportunity that best aligns with your experience, skills and career aspirations.

Current Opportunities

Surgical Inpatient Units

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

Our Surgical Services provide comprehensive perioperative and post-operative care across a wide range of specialties.

Areas include:

• Orthopaedics
• Vascular Surgery
• ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
• General Surgery
• Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Urology
• Gynaecology
• Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
• Breast and Endocrine Surgery

Why join Surgical Services?

• Exposure to diverse surgical specialties
• Development of specialised post-operative care skills
• Strong clinical leadership and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Perioperative Services

Permanent and Temporary Opportunities

Join a leading-edge perioperative service featuring 12 operating theatres and a 24-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU).

We are seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses looking to expand their skills within a highly specialised, supportive and education-focused environment. Opportunities are available across all three perioperative specialties:

• Scrub/Scout
• Recovery/PACU

Scrub/Scout

Become part of a highly motivated perioperative team working with state-of-the-art technology across 11 surgical specialties.

What you'll gain:

• Exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties
• Strong education and professional development support
• Advanced intraoperative nursing experience
• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
• Opportunities to further develop specialist perioperative skills

As a Scrub/Scout Nurse, you'll play a key role in the planning, coordination and delivery of safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

Anaesthetics

Join a modern and highly specialised perioperative service with a strong team culture and genuine opportunities for professional growth.

In this role, you'll:

• Work alongside anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Support patients through all stages of anaesthesia care
• Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care
• Gain exposure to diverse surgical specialties
• Build advanced clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills

Recovery/PACU

Join a team committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning and exceptional patient outcomes.

As a Recovery/PACU Nurse, you'll:

• Deliver specialised post-operative care
• Support patients during recovery from anaesthesia and surgery
• Monitor and manage complex post-operative presentations
• Work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team

Endoscopy/Anaesthetics in Endoscopy

Permanent Part Time

Join a highly motivated team committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning and exceptional patient outcomes

• Deliver specialised care in the Endoscopy Unit
• As a specialised Endoscopy Nurse or anaesthetic Nurse
• Gosford hospital endoscopy Unit performs complex ESD, EUS and ERCP
• As well as Complex emergency procedures
• Work within a highly motivated and skilled endoscopy team

Permanent and Temporary Opportunities

Join our expanding Cardiac Cath Lab team delivering advanced cardiac services to the Central Coast community.

Services include:

• Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Coronary imaging (IVUS/OCT)
• Dedicated 24/7 STEMI service

Why join our team?

• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator support
• Structured education and mentorship
• ACORN-compliant staffing models
• Training across all procedural roles
• No previous Cath Lab experience required

We're looking for nurses with strong critical thinking skills, clinical curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Temporary Opportunities

Join a highly skilled and supportive critical care team delivering advanced life support and complex patient care.

What you'll find in ICU:

• Advanced monitoring and critical care nursing
• Support for experienced ICU nurses and those transitioning into critical care
• Collaborative, education-focused culture

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

General Medicine at Gosford Hospital is a complex, high-acuity service caring for patients across multiple medical specialties.

Specialty areas include:

• Geriatrics
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Renal Services
• Stroke and Neurology
• Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)

Why join General Medicine?

• Exposure to diverse and complex medical presentations
• Development of advanced assessment and escalation skills
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent foundations for long-term career progression
• Comprehensive education and support

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

Our Cancer Inpatient Unit provides specialised care for patients with haematological and oncological conditions, supporting people through complex treatment pathways and recovery.

This is an opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with compassionate, relationship-based care.

What you'll experience:

• Specialised oncology and haematology nursing
• Complex patient assessment and management
• Meaningful patient and family engagement
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing specialty education and development

While oncology experience is desirable, it is not essential. We welcome nurses who demonstrate strong acute care skills, excellent communication and a commitment to professional growth.

Why Choose Gosford Hospital?

As the Central Coast's major referral hospital, Gosford Hospital offers nurses the opportunity to work with complex patients, advanced clinical services and highly skilled multidisciplinary teams.

Whether you're looking to specialise, broaden your clinical experience, or take the next step in your nursing career, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow and thrive here.

Apply today and let us connect you with the team that's right for you.

About You:

Current AHPRA registration

Current working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available)

Recent acute hospital experience in Australia

Strong clinical judgement and escalation capability

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

A collaborative, professional approach

You are adaptable, accountable and confident in your clinical practice.

The Central Coast is home to one of the fastest growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW. To provide culturally safe, responsive care, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and are committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Clare Anderson - Senior Recruitment Officer
Email: [e-mail]

Please note, only applications from Registered Nurses holding valid work rights for Australia, currently reside in Australia and have current AHPRA registration will be considered for these positions

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