Gosford Hospital is the Central Coast's major referral hospital, delivering complex, high-acuity medical, surgical and specialist services to a rapidly growing community.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are looking to develop their careers within a large tertiary referral hospital.

Apply once through our centralised recruitment model and we'll connect you with the team and opportunity that best aligns with your experience, skills and career aspirations.
 

Current Opportunities

Perioperative Services

Permanent and Temporary Opportunities

Join a leading-edge perioperative service featuring 12 operating theatres and a 24-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU).

We are seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses looking to expand their skills within a highly specialised, supportive and education-focused environment. Opportunities are available across all three perioperative specialties:

• Scrub/Scout
• Anaesthetics
• Recovery/PACU

Scrub/Scout

Become part of a highly motivated perioperative team working with state-of-the-art technology across 11 surgical specialties.

What you'll gain:

• Exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties
• Strong education and professional development support
• Advanced intraoperative nursing experience
• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
• Opportunities to further develop specialist perioperative skills

As a Scrub/Scout Nurse, you'll play a key role in the planning, coordination and delivery of safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

Anaesthetics

Join a modern and highly specialised perioperative service with a strong team culture and genuine opportunities for professional growth.

In this role, you'll:

• Work alongside anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Support patients through all stages of anaesthesia care
• Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care
• Gain exposure to diverse surgical specialties
• Build advanced clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills

Recovery/PACU

Join a team committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning and exceptional patient outcomes.

As a Recovery/PACU Nurse, you'll:

• Deliver specialised post-operative care
• Support patients during recovery from anaesthesia and surgery
• Monitor and manage complex post-operative presentations
• Work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Further develop specialist recovery nursing expertise

J5 Surgical Centre

Temporary Opportunities

To support increased inpatient demand, the J5 Surgical Centre is being utilised as an overnight patient care area during peak periods.

This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking flexibility while gaining experience in a dynamic inpatient environment.

What to expect:

• Seven-day rotating roster
• Morning, evening and night shifts
• Diverse surgical patient cohorts
• Strong team support
• Opportunities to contribute to patient flow and service delivery

Cardiac Catheter Laboratory

Permanent and Temporary Opportunities

Join our expanding Cardiac Cath Lab team delivering advanced cardiac services to the Central Coast community.

Services include:

• Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Coronary imaging (IVUS/OCT)
• Electrophysiology procedures
• Cardiac device implantation
• Dedicated 24/7 STEMI service

Why join our team?

• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator support
• Structured education and mentorship
• ACORN-compliant staffing models
• Training across all procedural roles
• No previous Cath Lab experience required

We're looking for nurses with strong critical thinking skills, clinical curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Dialysis

Permanent and Temporary Opportunities

Haemodialysis nursing offers the complexity, autonomy and critical thinking of acute care nursing within a more predictable outpatient setting.

This is a specialty where clinical judgement matters, patient relationships are valued, and no two shifts are the same.

Why consider Dialysis?

• High-acuity clinical decision-making
• Strong patient relationships and continuity of care
• Advanced assessment and problem-solving opportunities
• Specialised renal nursing expertise
• Supportive clinical environment with ongoing development

General Medicine Inpatient Units

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

General Medicine at Gosford Hospital is a complex, high-acuity service caring for patients across multiple medical specialties.

Specialty areas include:

• Gastroenterology
• Geriatrics
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Renal Services
• Stroke and Neurology
• Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)

Why join General Medicine?

• Exposure to diverse and complex medical presentations
• Development of advanced assessment and escalation skills
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent foundations for long-term career progression
• Comprehensive education and support

Cancer Inpatient Units

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

Our Cancer Inpatient Unit provides specialised care for patients with haematological and oncological conditions, supporting people through complex treatment pathways and recovery.

This is an opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with compassionate, relationship-based care.

What you'll experience:

• Specialised oncology and haematology nursing
• Complex patient assessment and management
• Meaningful patient and family engagement
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing specialty education and development

While oncology experience is desirable, it is not essential. We welcome nurses who demonstrate strong acute care skills, excellent communication and a commitment to professional growth.

Surgical Inpatient Units

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

Our Surgical Services provide comprehensive perioperative and post-operative care across a wide range of specialties.

Areas include:

• Orthopaedics
• Vascular Surgery
• ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
• General Surgery
• Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Urology
• Gynaecology
• Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
• Breast and Endocrine Surgery

Why join Surgical Services?

• Exposure to diverse surgical specialties
• Development of specialised post-operative care skills
• Strong clinical leadership and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Why Choose Gosford Hospital?

As the Central Coast's major referral hospital, Gosford Hospital offers nurses the opportunity to work with complex patients, advanced clinical services and highly skilled multidisciplinary teams.

Whether you're looking to specialise, broaden your clinical experience, or take the next step in your nursing career, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow and thrive here.

Apply today and let us connect you with the team that's right for you.