Registered Nurse (Pre-op, Anaesthetics and Recovery)

• Base salary from $76,868 - $107,956 + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on relevant nursing experience year level.
  
• Appointment Type: Permanent, full time
  
• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

Bring your perioperative expertise to a dynamic orthopaedic setting with opportunities to grow across Pre-Op, Anaesthetics and Recovery

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for perioperative and orthopaedic care? Macquarie University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Orthopaedic Institute on a permanent, full-time basis, working across Pre-Op, Anaesthetics and Recovery (PACU).

Based within Ward 5, our fast-paced surgical ward specialising in orthopaedic surgery including upper and lower limb procedures, joint replacements, fractures and other musculoskeletal conditions. You will deliver exceptional perioperative nursing care as part of a skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to holistic, patient-centred outcomes. There are also opportunities to work in main theatres, dependent on staffing levels and caseload, giving you breadth of experience across Macquarie University Hospital's state-of-the-art surgical facilities.

This is a unique opportunity to practise in a dynamic environment within Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre. With access to leading-edge facilities, ongoing education and a culture that genuinely values its people, this role offers the ideal setting for a perioperative nurse looking to grow and make a real difference.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within the Orthopaedic Institute (Pre-Op, Anaesthetics and Recovery), you will deliver safe, high-quality nursing care across the perioperative continuum. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive pre-operative assessments, patient education and admission documentation to ensure surgical readiness for orthopaedic patients.
  
• Providing skilled clinical support within the Anaesthetics environment, including airway management assistance, intravenous access, medication administration and patient monitoring during induction, maintenance and emergence.
  
• Delivering expert post-anaesthetic care in PACU, encompassing continuous monitoring, airway management, pain and post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) management, and assessment of discharge readiness against established criteria.
  
• Recognising and responding promptly to clinical deterioration and emergencies in accordance with hospital policy and evidence-based practice.
  
• Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation across all phases of perioperative care in accordance with Macquarie University Health Policy.
  
• Collaborating closely with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Nurse Unit Managers and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care for patients with complex orthopaedic needs.
  
• Participating actively in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and the promotion of a strong safety culture.
  
• Supporting the orientation, mentoring and education of new team members and nursing students within the perioperative setting.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University.

The Orthopaedic Institute (Ward 5) is dedicated to providing quality care for patients undergoing a variety of orthopaedic surgeries, with a focus on both upper and lower limb procedures. Our multidisciplinary team is excellent, skilled and provides holistic care for patients with complex care needs. We are committed to fostering a collegiate environment and upholding our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do.

About You

You are a dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative and surgical environment. You bring clinical confidence across Pre-Op, Anaesthetics and Recovery, combined with a genuine commitment to patient safety, teamwork and professional growth. You have a high level of nursing clinical skills, a strong patient-centred focus and are passionate about clinical excellence, innovation and professional development.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with no conditions or undertakings.
  
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience working across Pre-Op, Anaesthetics and/or Recovery/PACU within an acute hospital setting; experience in an orthopaedic surgical environment is highly desirable.
  
• Sound knowledge of post-anaesthetic monitoring, airway management, pain management and PONV management principles.
  
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
  
• Proven ability to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration with a calm, prioritised and evidence-based approach.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, quality improvement and flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 31st May 2026, 11:59pm

**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**

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

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au.

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 sacrifices 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.

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.

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.