Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres (Instrument and Circulating) - Perm/Temp PT/FT
Requisition ID: REQ680061
Employment Type: Temporary or Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Hospital
Applications close: 16/08/2026
Contact: Lareina Salangsang - Nursing Unit Manager, Operating Theatres Bankstown on Lareina.Salangsang@health.nsw.gov.au or call on (02) 9722 8407
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join the Operating Theatres team at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital and play a vital role in delivering high-quality perioperative care as a Registered Nurse (Instrument and Circulating), working within a collaborative and patient-focused environment committed to achieving exceptional surgical outcomes.
- Utilise your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operating theatre environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to positive patient outcomes by undertaking Instrument and Circulating Nurse responsibilities across a variety of surgical specialties.
- Take ownership of your professional practice while supporting quality improvement initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and commitment to culturally sensitive care.
Are You the Right Fit?
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong commitment to perioperative excellence, along with the following skills, experience, and qualities:
- You thrive in a busy operating theatre setting and can confidently prioritise tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- You are an effective communicator who works collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing colleagues, and wider multidisciplinary teams.
- You demonstrate sound clinical judgement and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to changing patient and procedural needs.
- You are committed to maintaining a safe and efficient theatre environment, with a focus on patient safety, quality care, and best practice principles.
- You are proactive in your professional growth, embrace feedback, and contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Instrument and Circulating Nurse role. In your response, outline the peri‑operative knowledge, clinical capabilities, and teamwork attributes you will bring to add value to Peri‑operative Services, specifically within the Instrument/Circulating areas.
Please describe how your peri‑operative knowledge, clinical skills, and teamwork experience equip you to excel in the Instrument and Circulating Nurse role, highlighting the capabilities you will bring to support safe surgical practice, maintain sterile technique, anticipate procedural needs, and contribute effectively to Peri‑operative Services.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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