Surgical Registered Nurse

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a surgical registered nurse for Blacktown Hospital to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. This permanent, full-time position offers opportunities to contribute to complex and orthopaedic surgery, general surgery and short-stay care within a supportive nursing service.

You will deliver patient-centred surgical care, coordinate care across teams and support student and staff development in a culture that values accountability, cultural respect

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in surgical nursing and post-operative care.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Ability to lead, supervise and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care to surgical patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate changes as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise students and junior staff.
• Support professional accountability and compassionate care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Team communication

Patient advocacy

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW

Make a difference through exceptional surgical patient care
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary nursing team
Grow your clinical skills while advancing your nursing career

Blacktown Hospital Surgical Services are expanding and now is the time to be part of the new and exciting opportunities open for skilled surgical nurses in the areas of Complex Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery and Surgical Short Stay. Get in at ground level and join our dynamic and dedicated teams developing nursing services within the surgical nursing speciality. We want you.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join Blacktown Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, and contribute to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare to a diverse community. As a valued member of the surgical nursing team, you will work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to person-centred care, clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.

You’ll be part of an environment where collaboration, professional development and supporting one another are central to delivering excellent care.

Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary surgical team committed to quality patient outcomes.

Care for patients and their families throughout their surgical journey.

Be part of a healthcare environment that values professional accountability, cultural respect and compassionate care.

Contribute your clinical knowledge and experience while supporting the development of students and colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

As a Surgical Registered Nurse, you’ll draw on your clinical expertise, critical thinking and communication skills to deliver individualised, evidence-informed nursing care. You’ll play an important role in coordinating patient care, responding to changing clinical needs and supporting safe transitions from hospital to home.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering safe, effective and person-centred nursing care that responds to the individual needs of surgical patients, their families and carers.

Monitoring patients’ conditions, recognising and responding to clinical changes, and escalating concerns appropriately.

Coordinating discharge planning and making appropriate referrals to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, delegating care appropriately and providing supervision and mentoring to Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students within your scope of practice.

Advocating for patients while maintaining professional standards, ethical practice, cultural sensitivity and effective use of clinical resources.

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated recent nursing experience relevant to the position and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice

Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care

Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care

Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means,; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

Requisition ID: REQ700347
Applications Close:17 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.