Registered Nurse | Surgical Ward | Northern Rivers NSW

Talent Quarter; Lismore; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assistance

Accommodation support

Competitive agency rates

Potential contract extensions

Dedicated support from Talent Quarter

Job summary

Talent Quarter seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for ongoing contracts in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. You will join a busy Surgical Ward, delivering safe patient care and working within multidisciplinary teams in a supportive hospital setting.

Commencing from 23 November 2026 for 4–6 weeks, with travel and accommodation support and potential extensions; competitive agency rates apply as you contribute to high-quality perioperative care in a regional environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent Surgical Nursing experience.
• Strong acute care nursing background.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Full Australian working rights.
• NSW Health compliance documentation, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a busy Surgical Ward.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe care.
• Contribute to regional placement and ongoing nurse workload.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Surgical nursing

Acute care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Australian working rights

NSW Health compliance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse | Surgical Ward | Northern Rivers

NSW Surgical Nursing Contracts Available in Beautiful Northern NSW Talent Quarter is seeking experienced Registered Nurses with recent Surgical Nursing experience for upcoming contract opportunities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

Commencing from 23 November 2026, these contracts offer the opportunity to work within a busy acute care environment while enjoying the relaxed coastal lifestyle, stunning beaches, and vibrant communities that make the Northern Rivers one of Australia's most desirable regional destinations.

What's on Offer?

• Commencing from 23 November 2026
• Minimum 4-6 week contract
• Travel assistance available
• Accommodation support available
• Competitive agency rates
• Potential contract extensions
• Dedicated support from your Talent Quarter consultant throughout your placement

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within a busy Surgical Ward, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your acute care and surgical nursing experience in a supportive hospital setting while enjoying a rewarding regional placement.

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Recent Surgical Nursing experience
• Strong acute care nursing background
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Full Australian working rights
• NSW Health compliance documentation, or willingness to obtain

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are. We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.

If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.