Role Title

Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic ward

Role Type

Permanent part time

Shift Details

Permanent Night shift, 20 hours per week

Department and Location

Orthopaedics, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

Salary

41.58 AUD base per hour + super (full time)

About The Role

The Mater Hospital has an innovative and progressive Orthopaedic department with some surgeries utilising Robotics. There are 4 orthopaedic wards, including our rehabilitation ward. We care for patients following knee and hip replacements, shoulder, spine and foot surgery as well as sports injuries. Our experienced team of health care professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We are one of Australia's leading orthopaedic hospitals and the only Australian hospital to be admitted into the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.

About You

- Current AHPRA registration.
- Bachelor’s in nursing
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Clinical nursing.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment to career development.

Desirable

- Previous Orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing experience.

What we can offer you at the Mater

- Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks.
- Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
- An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
- For-Purpose Impact:



Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
- Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
- Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
- Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
- Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
- Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
- Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation,



we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC & QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

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📌 Registered Nurse-Permanent Night Shift - Orthopaedic (New South Wales)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 New South Wales