Registered Nurse - Theatre (General Surgery & Gynaecology & Plastics)

About the role

Macquarie University Health is recruiting Scrub/Scout Registered Nurses with recent perioperative theatre experience to join its Perioperative Services team, supporting General Surgery and Plastics lists at Macquarie University Hospital in North Ryde. The role is a key part of the intraoperative team, preparing the operating theatre, maintaining aseptic technique and anticipating surgical needs. It is advertised as a permanent full-time (1 FTE) and permanent part-time position, with casual staff also considered.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care as Scrub/Scout across General and Plastics theatre lists
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention practices in line with policy and best practice
• Prepare, check and manage instrumentation, implants, sutures and consumables for each procedure
• Escalate intraoperative risks, changes or critical incidents using sound clinical judgement
• Communicate with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to support safe patient flow
• Complete accurate documentation and take part in safety checks such as time-outs, counts, specimen handling and handover
• Support learning, supervision and continuous improvement within the team

Required profile

• Recent perioperative theatre experience as Scrub/Scout, or a strong theatre background with willingness to upskill
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check (include number in application)
• Immunisation screening and criminal history check
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and others with full working rights in Australia

Required skills

• Strong organisational skills, prioritising and multitasking in a dynamic setting
• Ability to work autonomously with independent professional judgement
• Well-developed computer skills, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Desirable: experience in General Surgery and/or Plastics theatres, instrumentation and preference card systems, and familiarity with theatre workflows

What we offer

• Base salary from $82,666 to $110,115 (RN year level 2-8, pay grade based on experience)
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging access via Maxxia
• Extensive training and orientation, with opportunities to develop perioperative skills

To apply, submit a CV and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining perioperative experience, especially in General and/or Plastics. Applications close on 8 November 2026; interviews may start before then. Current Macquarie Group employees must apply through their Workday account.