Registered Nurses – Surgical Ward

Casual, part time & full-time opportunities available

About Aegis Health

Aegis Health has a guiding philosophy and deep commitment to quality health care based on compassion and respect. Aegis Health has evolved from the Aegis Group’s extensive experience in care provision, to develop innovative health care services. At Murdoch Square, these integrated health services comprise surgical services, mental health and primary care services. The surgical services are located across three floors in the Aegis Health Private Hospital. To learn more about Aegis Health, visit our website: https://aegishealth.com.au/.

Aegis Health offers a competitive rate of pay and benefits including onsite parking. We offer a supportive workplace, with education and training.

About the Role

As an inaugural team member as a Clinical Nurse in our Surgical Ward, you will provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Have to be clinical resource for wound care, drains, post-operative observations, pain management, medications and other surgical nursing issues. The Clinical Nurse also plays a leadership role within the team, supporting best practice standards and mentoring less experienced staff.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with professional standards and evidence-based best practice.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment.
- Advocate for patients and promote positive patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-focused workplace culture.

Requirements of the Role





· Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).

· Minimum three (3) years of recent acute care nursing experience, preferably in PACU, ICU, or ED

. Experience with wound care, drains, pain management, medication administration and post-operative observations.

· Advanced clinical assessment skills, particularly related to airway management, cardiovascular monitoring, and pain management.

· Proven ability to respond to emergencies and critical incidents effectively.

· Exhibit a strong work ethic by consistently displaying punctuality, integrity, respect for others, and a dedication to professional standards.

· Proficient in:

Problem solving and analytical abilities.

Organisational skills.

Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

· Recognises that additional duties and responsibilities may be required occasionally, beyond those outlined in this document.

You will be required to have or be willing to obtain:

- Tertiary qualification in nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
- Verification of eligibility to work in Australia.
- Identification check validation.
- Police check clearance.
- Working with Children (WWC) check.

Desirable:

- Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing, Critical Care, or related field.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
- Experience in mentoring or preceptoring nursing staff.

If you embody these qualities and are excited about the opportunity to be part of the innovative Health Care Team at Aegis Health, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Clinical Nurse-Surgical Ward (Murdoch)
🏢 Aegis Health
📍 Murdoch