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

Appointment Type: Permanent full-time (1 FTE) and permanent part-time (1 role). Casual staff will be considered.
Salary Package: Base salary from $82,666 – $110,115 (RN Year level 2–8 – pay grade based on relevant experience) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay.
Location: Macquarie University Hospital, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
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The Role
Macquarie University Health is recruiting Scrub/Scout Registered Nurses with recent perioperative theatre experience to join our Perioperative Services team, supporting General Surgery and Plastics lists.
In this role, you will be a key part of the intraoperative team, delivering safe, high-quality care across the surgical journey. You will prepare the operating theatre, maintain aseptic technique, anticipate surgical needs, manage instruments and consumables, and contribute to patient safety through accurate checks, documentation, and effective communication.
You will join a high-performing, collaborative team in a modern, well-supported environment. Extensive training and orientation will be provided to the successful candidates, with opportunities to further develop your perioperative skillset.
Key Accountabilities
(Including but not limited to)
Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care as a Scrub/Scout across General and Plastics theatre lists
Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention practices in line with policies and best practice standards
Prepare, check and manage instrumentation, implants, sutures and consumables required for each procedure
Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and escalation in response to intraoperative risks, changes or critical incidents
Communicate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to support safe patient flow and outcomes
Complete accurate documentation and participate in safety checks (time-out, counts, specimen handling and handover processes)
Contribute to a positive team culture, supporting learning, supervision and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Reporting to the Nursing Unit Manager (Theatres), you are a motivated perioperative nurse with strong clinical foundations, a patient-first mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You bring excellent communication and teamwork skills and take pride in maintaining high standards of safety and aseptic practice.
Essential
Recent perioperative theatre experience as a Scrub/Scout (or strong theatre background with willingness to upskill)
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic perioperative setting
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercising independent professional judgement and critical thinking
Well-developed computer skills, including electronic medical records systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Desirable
Experience in General Surgery and/or Plastics theatres
Experience with instrumentation and preference card systems and familiarity with theatre workflows
General skills and attributes
Flexible and reliable with a professional, positive approach
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
Collaborative, calm under pressure, and responsive to change
Role-Specific Conditions
Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (please include your WWCC number in your application)
Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Macquarie University Health Immunisation screening
Criminal History Check
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a 1–2 page cover letter addressing the requirements above and outlining your perioperative experience (particularly in General and/or Plastics).
General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au
Application Close Date: Sunday, 8th November 2026, 11:59pm AEDT
**Please note, interviews may commence prior to the closing date**
**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**
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Applications Close:
08/11/2026 11:59 PM
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