Theatre Support Specialist – Day Surgery Nursing

MQ Health Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic Theatre Support Officer (Assistant in Nursing) to join the perioperative team. The role is hands-on in a busy operating theatre, providing practical nursing support and patient care under supervision.

Experience in theatre or hospital settings is desirable and structured teaching is available for those with the right attitude. You will assist with theatre preparation, patient care, equipment management, and documentation, while

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital theatre or private health setting desirable.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Working knowledge of basic nursing care, including clinical observations and assisting patients with hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated aspects of the nursing care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Support theatre set-up, turnover, stock replenishment and movement of equipment between areas.
• Assist with patient care, comfort, positioning, hygiene and transfer in line with safe practice.
• Perform and accurately record clinical observations and report changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Complete documentation accurately within required timeframes.
• Apply hospital policies, infection prevention standards and WHS requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Nursing care basics

Tools

ECG machine

Job description

Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic Theatre Support Officer (Assistant in Nursing) to join the perioperative team. The role is hands-on in a busy operating theatre, providing practical nursing support and patient care under supervision.

Experience in theatre or hospital settings is desirable and structured teaching is available for those with the right attitude. You will assist with theatre preparation, patient care, equipment management, and documentation, while