Job Details

- Location: Orthopaedics, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
- Salary: 41.58 - 58.40 AUD base per hour + super "pro rata"

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 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 3 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 years’ experience in acute surgical nursing.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Previous orthopaedic nursing experience.

What we can offer you

- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
- 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 Recent 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities:

- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor and record patient vital signs and medical history
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
- Educate patients and their families on healthcare procedures and treatments
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Respond to patient emergencies and provide immediate care as needed
- Adhere to all healthcare regulations and standards

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field
- Active Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards
- Salary packaging
- Start Date: ASAP

The closing date for applications is 29th October 2026.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies

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