Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward - Acacia

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Upskill courses and coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Acacia Ward. You will work across orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT and urology, delivering patient-centred care through the surgical journey. The role includes 2–3 days of orientation, then a trial period on the ward with support from a dedicated team.

Applicants must hold Australian nursing registration (AHPRA) and be comfortable with a 7-day rotating roster. Benefits include salary packaging and a range of staff supports.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Interest in surgical nursing in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for each patient.
• Support patients from pre-operative to post-operative recovery and discharge planning.
• Participate in orientation and onboarding to learn ward processes.

Skills

Nursing Registration (AHPRA)

Surgical nursing interest

Team player

Rotating roster ability

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time (Minimum 24 hours per week) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation Location: Canterbury Hospital

Do you love the energy of a busy surgical ward? Acacia Ward at Canterbury Hospital is looking for Registered Nurses who enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow their surgical skills with a supportive, positive team behind them.

About the Role Canterbury Hospital serves one of Sydney’s most culturally diverse communities, and our team reflects that. Our nurses come from a wide mix of cultural backgrounds, which helps us provide care that is respectful and responsive to every patient and their family.

Acacia is a 30-bed surgical ward caring for patients across orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT and urology. With high patient turnover, every shift brings something different. You’ll care for patients at every stage of their surgical journey, from pre-operative preparation through post-operative recovery and discharge planning. It’s a fantastic place to build broad, transferable surgical skills quickly, with plenty of support around you. Our team is lovely: diverse, friendly and positive.

We work closely with surgeons, junior medical officers, allied health and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care. We also love a celebration. Our birthday board makes sure no one’s special day goes unnoticed. We come together for Christmas, farewells, maternity leave send-offs and the end of each JMO rotation.

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. We make sure you’re set up for success from day one. You’ll start with 2-3 days of corporate orientation, followed by a dedicated ward orientation day. You’ll then have 2 supernumerary shifts to get to know the ward, the team and our processes before taking on your own patient load.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).


• Anyone with an interest in surgical nursing who loves a fast-paced, busy environment.


• If you enjoy variety, stay calm under pressure and like working in a team that has each other’s backs, you’ll thrive on Acacia.


• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster (AM: 0700–1530, PM: 1330–2200, Night: 2130–0730)

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)


• 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.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) 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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

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Applications Close: 15 November 2026