- Permanent full-time Registered Nurse position, with an immediate start available and flexibility to work a rotating roster across a variety of shifts

- Salary Package: From $82,666 – $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2-8) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level.

- The Role: Provide skilled acute nursing care to patients across cardiology, cardiothoracic, vascular, respiratory and oncology , working alongside specialist medical, surgical and allied health teams

- The Team: Join a collaborative ward team supporting one of Australia’s most advanced cardiac, vascular and robotic surgical programs

- Grow With Us: Join Australia’s only university-owned academic health precinct, where professional development, ongoing education, study support and career progression are actively encouraged

Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Ward 4 West team, based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde. Ward 4 West cares for patients across cardiology, cardiothoracic, vascular, respiratory and oncology, and our nursing team plays a central role in the recovery of patients undergoing some of the most complex surgery performed in the private sector.

Our hospital offers extensive cardiac and vascular surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafts, mitral valve repairs, lobectomies and a broad range of robotic procedures. This role will suit a nurse who is confident caring for acutely unwell patients, enjoys clinical complexity, and wants to build genuine specialty depth with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent full-time position with an immediate start available. You will work a rotating roster and be supported by structured orientation, ongoing education and clear pathways for further study and career progression.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in Ward 4 West, you will deliver safe,



evidence-based and compassionate care to patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, vascular and oncological conditions. Working closely with cardiologists, oncologists, surgeons, respiratory clinicians and allied health colleagues, you will support patients and their families through every stage of their admission, from pre-operative preparation through to recovery and discharge planning.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- Performing comprehensive nursing assessments for patients with cardiac, cardiothoracic, respiratory, vascular and oncological conditions

- Conducting advanced risk assessments, planning interventions and delivering care that is secure, appropriate and clinically effective

- Recognising and escalating clinical deterioration promptly, and responding effectively during critical incidents

- Collaborating closely with cardiologists, oncologists, surgeons, respiratory clinicians, nursing colleagues and allied health professionals

- Educating patients, families and carers about disease processes, medications, self-care and recovery strategies

- Maintaining accurate, professional and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Macquarie University Health policy, and contributing to quality improvement activity

We offer a fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

- Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment, and novated leasing) to maximise your income.
- Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
- Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.
- Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym, and pool.

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

About Us





Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital located on a university campus. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach combines the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to deliver comprehensive, integrated care. Our values guide how we work – we put patients first, act with integrity, collaborate generously and continually seek better ways of delivering care.

About You

You are a capable and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in an acute specialty environment and takes pride in delivering an excellent patient experience.

To be considered, you will demonstrate:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

- Experience in acute care nursing, with exposure to cardiology, cardiothoracic, vascular, respiratory or oncology highly desirable

- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced workplace and during critical incidents

- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise sound 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

- Flexibility and availability to work a rotating roster across a variety of shifts

Applications Close: Sunday, 13th September 2026, 11:59PM AEST

Applications Close: 13/09/ :59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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Discover the unique career opportunities we can offer by visiting our Careers Page.

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📌 Registered Nurse (Acute Care) (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie Group
📍 Sydney