Registered Nurse Day of Surgery (DOSA)
Join us at a pivotal moment in healthcare on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has transitioned to become part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), bringing with it the innovation, stability, and opportunity of the NSW Health Service. This is an exciting time to join a hospital redefining what excellent public healthcare looks like in one of Sydney’s most vibrant coastal communities.
Why join us?
- Meaningful career development with access to specialist education, training and leadership programs.
- Opportunities to shape the future of care through specialty working groups in research, clinical trials, workforce wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
- Generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, additional leave provisions, and more.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685319
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685319
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.
DOSA is located on the first floor of NBH and is a 40 bed ward. The hours are typically 6am to 9pm, Monday to Friday working 8 hour shifts.
What you'll be doing
As a nurse in the Day of Surgery (DOSA) ward at Northern Beaches Hospital you are responsible for preparing patients for their upcoming procedures, including completing pre-operative assessments, confirming consent, and ensuring all documentation and checklists are accurate. You will provide patient education, coordinate with theatre and anaesthetic teams, and ensure patients are ready for transfer to the operating suite on time. The role also involves clinical monitoring, addressing patient concerns, and supporting efficient theatre flow in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
As a nurse in the Day of Surgery (DOSA) ward at Northern Beaches Hospital you are responsible for preparing patients for their upcoming procedures, including completing pre-operative assessments, confirming consent, and ensuring all documentation and checklists are accurate. You will provide patient education, coordinate with theatre and anaesthetic teams, and ensure patients are ready for transfer to the operating suite on time. The role also involves clinical monitoring, addressing patient concerns, and supporting efficient theatre flow in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
You will support a culture of continuous learning, teamwork and innovation, and contributes to service excellence through participation in quality improvement initiatives, education, research and accreditation activities, while maintaining professional competency standards and compliance with NSW Health and NSLHD policies and procedures. You will work with a variety of cases, both planed and unplanned; your critical thinking skills are strong!
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
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For role related queries or questions contact Madeline Watson on madeline.watson@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 31 August 2026
