Are you an experienced surgical Registered Nurse ready to advance your career within a progressive, research-driven hospital environment? Macquarie University Hospital is seeking motivated, efficient and proactive Registered Nurses to join The Orthopaedic Institute (TOI) in Ward 5 on a permanent full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist orthopaedic surgical care within Australia's only university-owned academic hospital, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes and informed by world-renowned research and continuous learning.
If you thrive in a dynamic acute surgical setting, bring strong clinical judgement, and offer high flexibility across a rotating roster, we want to hear from you.
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team, meeting the diverse needs of patients using contemporary professional best practice standards. You will apply advanced risk assessments, plan interventions, and deliver care that is safe, appropriate and clinically effective.
These positions require high flexibility and availability, as the successful candidates will be placed on a rotating roster across any day of the week (weekends included) and across shifts.
Key responsibilities include:
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.
You are a clinically skilled and proactive Registered Nurse with a strong surgical background. You bring confidence in advanced risk assessment, clinical decision-making and patient-centred care, and you offer the flexibility and adaptability needed to thrive across a rotating roster within a dynamic acute surgical environment.
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close: Sunday, 27th September, 11:59pm AEST
**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**
**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**
For general enquiries, please contact Rebecca Wood, Talent Acquisition Consultant, r.wood@mq.edu.au
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
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