The Orthopaedic Institute, Macquarie University Health

• Appointment Type: Two positions available. one permanent and one casual Registered Nurse role. Please tell us which you are interested in when you apply.
• Salary Package: From $82,666 – $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2–8) plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging through Maxxia. Salary is based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level. Casual appointments are paid at the equivalent hourly rate plus casual loading in lieu of paid leave entitlements.
• The Role: Scrub and scout nursing across a broad orthopaedic caseload, including joint replacement, trauma, sports medicine, spine and upper limb surgery.
• Grow With Us: Be part of Australia's only university-owned, academically integrated healthcare organisation, where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

Join a growing orthopaedic team where surgical innovation meets exceptional patient care.

The Orthopaedic Institute at Macquarie University Hospital, located on the Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde, is expanding its perioperative team. Bringing together more than 30 orthopaedic surgeons, a dedicated nursing team, education and research, The Orthopaedic Institute delivers high-quality surgical care across a growing caseload. With patient volumes increasing, we are investing in additional theatre staffing so we can continue to provide a consistently high standard of care, making this a genuinely good time to join the team.

About The Role

As a Theatre Nurse within The Orthopaedic Institute, you will provide safe, effective perioperative care across a diverse range of orthopaedic procedures. Working alongside subspecialty surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team in well-equipped theatres, your scrub and scout expertise will directly shape each patient's surgical experience and recovery.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Performing scrub and scout duties across a broad range of orthopaedic surgical procedures, supporting patient safety and theatre efficiency
• Preparing and managing surgical instrumentation, implants and equipment, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
• Maintaining accurate surgical counts and documentation in line with Macquarie University Health policy and professional standards
• Applying evidence-based infection prevention and control practices within the perioperative environment
• Supporting the orientation and development of new team members, students and less experienced staff
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and policy development within the perioperative unit

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We are committed to fostering a collegiate environment and upholding our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do.

About You

You are a confident and adaptable perioperative nurse who works effectively in a busy surgical environment. You bring strong technical skills in scrub and scout nursing, a genuine interest in orthopaedic surgery, and the ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team to achieve strong patient outcomes.

Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum two years' perioperative experience in a scrub and scout role, with experience in orthopaedic procedures highly desirable
• Sound knowledge of orthopaedic instrumentation, implants and surgical techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise independent professional judgement and think critically under pressure
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced theatre environment
• Availability to work a rotating roster across a variety of shifts, including weekends, and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

How To Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above). Please also state in your cover letter whether you are applying for the permanent position, the casual position, or would consider either.

Applications Close: Sunday 13th December 2026, 11:59pm AEDT

Role Specific Enquiries: Simone Lamaro, Nurse Unit Manager (The Orthopaedic Institute) at simone.lamaro@muh.org.au

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required.

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccination requirements in line with Macquarie University Health policies. You must hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, a current and valid NSW Working with Children Check, and satisfactorily complete a Criminal History Check

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

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