Role Title: Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic ward

Department and Location: Orthopaedics, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

Salary: 41.58AUD 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 1906 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 qualified 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 Hospitalhas 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.





A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Clinical nursing.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care.

Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

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 (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.

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.

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📌 Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic ward (North Sydney Council)
🏢 Mater Hospital Sydney
📍 North Sydney Council