Registered Nurse (Orthopaedic) bei Mq

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Competitive Remuneration and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay. Registered Nurse level 2-8 salary based on experience and our Enterprise Agreement pay grade.   

• Full time permanent opportunity within Orthopaedic Institute of Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health

• Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The Role

We are currently seeking a motivated, efficient, and proactive Registered Nurse to join our newly established Orthopaedic Institute (Ward 5) in Macquarie University Hospital. The Registered Nurse (RN) role is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team that meets the diverse needs of patients using contemporary professional best practice standards. The RN applies advanced risk assessments, plans interventions, and delivers care that is safe, appropriate and clinically effective.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with high flexibility and availability as they will be put on a rotating roster across any day of the week (weekends included) and shifts. Candidates with relevant prior experience (at least two years experience) in Orthopaedic surgical ward is highly desired for this role. Alternatively, a minimum of fours year experience in an acute surgical ward is also highly beneficial.

Join us in providing exceptional care and advancing your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment!

Key accountabilities of this role include:

• Provides care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans while prioritising workload based on patient needs, acuity and optimal time for intervention

• Ensures that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner, and in accordance with MQ Health Policy

• Participate in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, self-initiated and directed by other members of MQ Health

• Demonstrates a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care/service delivery

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.

Macquarie University Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting the Macquarie University Hospital and MQ Health Clinics, with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.

At Macquarie University Health we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary.

Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.

Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.

We offer fantastic range of  Employee Benefits including:

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your resume

• Minimum 2 years’ experience, experience in Orthopaedics’ surgical ward highly desired, or alternatively, minimum of fours year experience in an acute surgical ward is also beneficial.

• 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 (Monday-Friday preferred with possible alternating Saturdays)

• 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

Role-Specific Conditions

• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (Please provide your WWCC number in your application)

• Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• MQ Health Immunisation screening

• This position requires a Criminal History Check

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts (including weekends)

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled.**

**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, [email protected]

Application Close Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025, 11:59pm

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