Registered Nurse (Theatre - Neurosurgery & Spinal)

Macquarie University Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging with Maxxia

Job summary

Macquarie University Hospital, located at the Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde, NSW, invites skilled Registered Nurses to join our Neurosurgery and Spinal perioperative team across permanent full-time and part-time positions.

We offer extensive specialty training, structured orientation and ongoing development within Australia’s only university-owned academic health precinct, delivering high-quality perioperative care in a state-of-the-art theatre alongside leading surgeons and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent perioperative operating theatre experience; Neurosurgery/Spinal experience desirable but not essential.
• Able to work autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement.
• Strong organisational and time management skills in fast-paced settings.
• Flexible scheduling including rostered shifts and on-call.
• Proficient computer skills including EMR, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatre for complex spinal and cranial surgeries with specialist instruments and equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique and deliver patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and respond quickly during procedures to support outcomes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff in a demanding environment.
• Exercise professional judgement and critical thinking during procedures and incidents.
• Contribute to quality improvement, governance and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Perioperative theatre

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Registration (AHPRA)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Registered Nurse (Theatre - Neurosurgery & Spinal)

• Various opportunities available. Permanent full-time and part-time vacancies open now.
• Base salary from $82,666 - $110,115 (Registered Nurse level 2-8, based on experience) plus 12% superannuation and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
• Support complex neurosurgical and spinal procedures alongside leading surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff, with comprehensive specialty training provided.
  
• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct, where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.

Are you a Registered Nurse with recent perioperative theatre experience, ready to build your skills in one of the most technically demanding surgical specialties? Macquarie University Hospital, located on the Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde, is seeking skilled Registered Nurses to join our specialised Neurosurgery and Spinal team across a number of permanent full-time and part-time vacancies.

Prior neurosurgical and spinal experience is desirable, but it is not essential. What matters most is sound clinical capability and recent operating theatre experience, along with a willingness to learn. Extensive training, structured orientation and ongoing development are provided, so you can grow your specialty expertise with the support of an experienced perioperative team.

This is an opportunity to deepen your practice in complex cranial and spinal surgery within Australia's only university-owned academic hospital, delivering specialist perioperative care in a state-of-the-art theatre environment alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Nursing Unit Manager (Theatres), you will support complex neurosurgical and spinal procedures, ensuring safe, patient-centred care across all phases of the perioperative journey. You will be supported to develop specialty skills while contributing your existing theatre experience to a collaborative and highly capable team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing the operating theatre for intricate spinal and cranial surgeries, including the management of highly specialised instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining strict aseptic technique and delivering safe, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team and responding promptly to changes during procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre colleagues in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Exercising independent professional judgement and critical thinking during procedures and critical incidents.
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.

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 Registered Nurse with recent perioperative theatre experience, a strong patient focus, and genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You bring excellent communication skills, adapt readily to new practices and technology, and are motivated to extend your perioperative knowledge into a specialised surgical area.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent clinical and perioperative operating theatre experience; experience in Neurosurgery and Spinal is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment and during critical incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement and critical thinking.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including participation in rostered shifts and on-call arrangements as required.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the use of electronic medical records systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based research.

Applications Close

Sunday, 25 October 2026, 11:59pm AEDT

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant at *************@mq.edu.au

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

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