Registered Nurse (Theatre - Neurosurgery & Spinal)

• Appointment Type: Various opportunities available. Open to candidates who are interested in casual, part time and permanent arrangements.
  
• Salary: Base salary From $76,868 - $107,956 (Registered Nurse level 2-8 salary based on experience) and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay.
  
• Location: Macquarie University Hospital (Wallumattagal Campus), North Ryde
  
• Be part of Australia’s only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with recent perioperative theatre experience to join our specialised Neurosurgery & Spinal team.

In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in supporting complex neurosurgical and spinal procedures, working alongside highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff. Your key responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre for intricate spinal and cranial surgeries, managing highly specialised instruments and equipment, maintaining strict aseptic techniques, and delivering safe, patient-centred care during all phases of the perioperative journey.

You will play a critical role in anticipating the needs of the surgical team, responding rapidly to changes during procedures, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a high-stakes environment. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in one of the most technically demanding surgical specialties while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Whether you're looking to advance your clinical skills or step into a more specialised area of theatre nursing, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Extensive training and professional development will be provided to support your growth and success in this specialised area of practice.

Join us and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in neurosurgical and spinal care.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

About You

Reporting to Nursing Unit Manager (Theatres), the successful applicant will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a team. As a member of our multidisciplinary perioperative team, you will be expected to maintain a positive attitude, embrace innovation, and adapt to new practices. Excellent communication skills and a genuine dedication to providing outstanding care in the perioperative setting are essential.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter:

• Recent perioperative theatre experience – with experience in key areas such as Neurosurgery & Spinal essential for this role.
  
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and a proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment and critical incidents.
  
• Flexible schedule.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement and critical thinking
  
• Well-developed computer skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based research

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

Note: This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccination requirements in line with Macquarie University Health policies. You must hold a current and valid NSW Working with Children Check and may be required to satisfy MQ Health that you meet all background checks (including criminal record check).

**Please note: We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Application Close Date: Sunday, 8th March 2026, 11:59pm

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.