Job Description:
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: ***** AUD base per hour + super (full time)
Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in **** and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.
We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
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
Essential Criteria
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 professional development.
Desirable
Previous Orthopaedic or rehabilitation nursing experience.
What we can offer you at the Mater
Exceptional Rewards: 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 ***** 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 Chance
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.
Closing Date:
9 September *******:59pm
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📌 Registered Nurse-Permanent Night Shift - Orthopaedic (New South Wales)
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