Registered Nurse (Respiratory & Endoscopy)

MQ Health Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff childcare

Professional development support

University facilities access

Job summary

MQ Health provides an open opportunity for Registered Nurses to join the Respiratory and Endoscopy teams. The role combines high‑quality patient care with education and collaboration across two clinical specialties in a world‑class academic health setting.

Open to part‑time and full‑time permanent arrangements, the position offers a competitive salary package, salary packaging benefits, and professional development support within Australia’s only university‑owned integrated healthcare

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in respiratory nursing, endoscopy/procedural nursing, or related acute care setting.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Experience with procedural sedation, airway management and endoscopic/respiratory equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative teamwork.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice, quality improvement and professional development.
• Ability to work flexibly across two clinical specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for respiratory conditions including assessment, monitoring, treatment and education.
• Prepare, assist and recover patients undergoing endoscopic procedures with safety and dignity.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans and evaluate outcomes with the MDT.
• Administer medications including procedural sedation per hospital protocols.
• Maintain competency with respiratory and endoscopy equipment, setup and post‑procedure care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory management and self‑care strategies.

Job description

Appointment Type: Open to candidates who are interested in part-time and full-time permanent arrangements. Salary Package: From $82,666 – $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2-8) or Enrolled Nurse classification + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level. Be part of Australia's only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged. Deliver exceptional patient care across two dynamic specialties in a world-class academic health setting.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in Respiratory and Endoscopy, you will play a central role in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care to patients undergoing respiratory assessments, interventions and endoscopic procedures.

• Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a range of respiratory conditions, including assessment, monitoring, treatment and education.
• Preparing, assisting and recovering patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, ensuring safety, comfort and dignity throughout the patient journey.
• Conducting thorough patient assessments, developing individualised care plans and evaluating patient outcomes in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administering medications, including procedural sedation, in accordance with hospital protocols and best practice guidelines.
• Maintaining competency in the use and management of specialised respiratory and endoscopy equipment, ensuring correct setup, troubleshooting and post-procedure care.
• Providing patient and family education regarding respiratory management, post-procedure care and self-management strategies.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre, we bring together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our model enables us to translate research into better patient outcomes, provide hands‑on learning experiences for the next generation of health professionals, and deliver innovative, patient‑centred care in a collegiate and supportive environment. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the strength that different perspectives bring to our organisation.

About You

You are a dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment. You bring a patient‑first approach, strong clinical acumen and a genuine commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care. You are eager to develop your skills across respiratory and endoscopy nursing and are passionate about contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no conditions or undertakings.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in respiratory nursing, endoscopy/procedural nursing, or a related acute care setting.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and clinical decision‑making skills with the ability to respond effectively to changes in patient condition.
• Experience with or willingness to develop competency in procedural sedation, airway management and the operation of endoscopic and respiratory equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide compassionate patient and family education.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across two clinical specialty areas, managing competing priorities with a high standard of care.

General Enquiries

Rebecca Wood, Talent Acquisition, [e-mail]

What we offer?

When you join Macquarie University Health, you gain access to a supportive workplace designed to help you thrive. Our benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing), so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us.
• Macquarie University childcare at a reduced staff rate.
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
• Access to extensive Macquarie University facilities, including reduced fees for sporting centre, gym and pool.

Discover us: Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work in one of the world’s greatest cities.

Applications Close: Monday 9th November, 11:59pm AEST

We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required

Applications Close: 08/11/2026 11:59 PM