Registered Nurse (Surgical)

Macquarie University Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff childcare

Job summary

Macquarie University Health invites an experienced Registered Nurse to join The Orthopaedic Institute (Ward 5) at North Ryde. You will deliver specialist orthopaedic surgical care within Australia's only university-owned academic hospital, supported by a multidisciplinary team and ongoing education.

The role offers a permanent full-time contract with career progression. You will work on a rotating roster across days and shifts, including weekends, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Surgical nursing experience essential; orthopaedic surgical nursing preferred.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Demonstrated autonomous practice and clinical judgement.
• Strong computer skills including EMR, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans based on patient needs and acuity.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per MQ University Health policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities including policy review and development.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in care and service.

Skills

Surgical nursing experience

Orthopaedic nursing

AHPRA registration

Organisational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Autonomous practice

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Web research

Job description

• Salary up to $110,115 per annum (based on experience), plus 12% superannuation and access to full salary packaging benefits with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay.
• Permanent full-time position within the Orthopaedic Institute (Ward 5) at Macquarie University Hospital, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde - part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct, where healthcare, education and research are fully integrated.
• Join an established multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional, evidence-based orthopaedic surgical care, with professional development, ongoing education and career progression actively supported - including employee benefits such as discounted staff childcare.

Are you an experienced surgical Registered Nurse ready to advance your career within a progressive, research-driven hospital environment? Macquarie University Hospital is seeking motivated, efficient and proactive Registered Nurses to join The Orthopaedic Institute (TOI) in Ward 5 on a permanent full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist orthopaedic surgical care within Australia's only university-owned academic hospital, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes and informed by world-renowned research and continuous learning.

If you thrive in a dynamic acute surgical setting, bring strong clinical judgement, and offer high flexibility across a rotating roster, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team, meeting the diverse needs of patients using contemporary professional best practice standards. You will apply advanced risk assessments, plan interventions, and deliver care that is safe, appropriate and clinically effective.

These positions require high flexibility and availability, as the successful candidates will be placed on a rotating roster across any day of the week (weekends included) and across shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans, while prioritising workload based on patient needs, acuity and the optimal time for intervention.
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner, in accordance with MQ University Health policy.
• Participating in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, both self-initiated and directed by other members of MQ University Health.
• Demonstrating a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care and service delivery.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We foster a collegiate environment and hold a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Macquarie University Hospital, you will work within a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and compassionate, patient-focused care.

About You

You are a clinically skilled and proactive Registered Nurse with a strong surgical background. You bring confidence in advanced risk assessment, clinical decision-making and patient-centred care, and you offer the flexibility and adaptability needed to thrive across a rotating roster within a dynamic acute surgical environment.

Selection Criteria

• Surgical nursing experience essential. Orthopaedic surgical nursing preferred, however experience in acute surgical highly regarded.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment and during critical incidents.
• High flexibility and availability to work a variety of rotating shifts across any day of the week, including weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement and critical thinking.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the use of electronic medical records systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based research.

Applications Close: Sunday 1st November 2026, 11:59pm AEDT

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

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

For general enquiries or a confidential chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Wood, Talent Acquisition Consultant, ******@mq.edu.au

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in role satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.