Registered Nurse (Plastic Surgeon)

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Double Bay Cosmetic Clinic in Sydney seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join a high‑value plastic surgery practice. You will support clinical patient care, post‑op management, and clinic operations in a boutique Double Bay setting.

The role requires autonomous post‑op care, strong clinical judgment, and discrete, empathetic communication with patients. State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration is mandatory.
• Background in post-surgical care or cosmetic nursing is valued.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage post-op checks independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre/post-operative assessments and wound checks.
• Act as primary clinical contact and provide post-surgical guidance.
• Capture and archive clinical before‑and‑after photography with consent records.
• Assist surgeon during consultations and minor procedures.
• Maintain clinical notes and referrals to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Post-surgical care

Cosmetic nursing

Tools

Medical photography

Digital records systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated Registered Nurse to join our elite plastic surgery practice based in Double Bay. This is a dynamic, high-value role suited to an autonomous practitioner who takes pride in exceptional patient care, discreet professional service, and flawless clinical standards. You will work closely alongside a specialist plastic surgeon, supporting both clinical patient care and practice operations.

Key responsibilities

Conduct pre-operative assessments, post-operative wound checks, suture/drain removals, and ongoing recovery monitoring.

Act as a primary clinical point of contact, providing clear post-surgical guidance, managing patient inquiries, and mitigating anxiety.

Capture, organize, and archive high-quality clinical before-and-after photography, maintaining patient consent records and portfolio management.

Assist the surgeon during in-clinic consultations, minor room-based procedures, and treatment setups.

Ensure clinical notes, GP referrals, and patient records are meticulously maintained to meet regulatory standards.

About you

Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (mandatory).

Demonstrated background in post-surgical care, wound management, or specialist cosmetic nursing is highly valued.

Strong clinical judgement with the ability to manage post-op checks independently and identify potential complications early.

Warm, highly articulate, and empathetic communication style suitable for a high-end private practice environment.

Excellent organizational skills with experience or comfort in handling medical photography and digital record-keeping systems.

Flexible working hours, structured around scheduled clinic days.

Modern, state-of-the-art boutique clinic in Double Bay with a supportive, professional team.

Professional autonomy where your clinical expertise directly shapes the patient journey and practice culture.