Registered Nurse -Perioperative
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Perioperative Services is seeking Registered Nurses with a keen interest in providing outstanding nursing care throughout the perioperative journey of patients undergoing general anaesthesia.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 02 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ687828
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ687828
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
The Operating Theatres and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit is a fast-paced environment where time management, effective communication and collaborative teamwork is fundamental in providing high quality patient care.
The Operating Theatres and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit is a fast-paced environment where time management, effective communication and collaborative teamwork is fundamental in providing high quality patient care.
What you'll be doing
Our Registered Nurses are an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing nursing care to patients during their perioperative experience. Within the operating theatre you will be assisting anaesthetists in caring for paediatric and adult patients undergoing sedation or general anaesthesia. Within the post anaesthetic care unit, you will be working amongst an inclusive and friendly team of nurses to deliver critical care to patients immediately after surgery or invasive procedures.
Our Registered Nurses are an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing nursing care to patients during their perioperative experience. Within the operating theatre you will be assisting anaesthetists in caring for paediatric and adult patients undergoing sedation or general anaesthesia. Within the post anaesthetic care unit, you will be working amongst an inclusive and friendly team of nurses to deliver critical care to patients immediately after surgery or invasive procedures.
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.
- A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Yining Wang on Yining.Wang@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: 20 October 2026
