Registered Nurse - Peri - Operative Unit

Requisition ID: REQ668995

Employment Type: Casual, up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 21/06/26

Contact: Sophie Daniel - Nurse Unit Manager on ***email_hidden***

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Liverpool Hospital’s Perioperative Unit is a very unique service consisting of Pre Admission Clinics, Perioperative Unit and Surgical Short Stay Units. We work together as a team to provide pre and post operative care for patients across all surgical specialties.

• Deliver high quality care across the Perioperative and Surgical Short Stay services.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in dynamic and busy clinical settings
• Broaden your clinical skills through exposure to all surgical specialties through providing pre and post operative care
• Contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes across our services
• Grow with purpose while serving the community in a leading public hospital

Are You the Right Fit?

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses who are passionate about surgical care and committed to excellence.

• You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, highly specialised environment and value working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• If you are driven to grow your skills, and deliver outstanding patient-centred care, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling nursing career in a supportive and enriching environment.
• You’re someone who can balance clinical skill with genuine warmth and provide care for people of all ages and cultures.
• You communicate clearly, think critically, and stay calm when priorities shift and are a great team player

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Describe a time you provided pre- or post-operative care in a busy clinical environment. How did you prioritise patient needs, ensure safety, and adapt when circumstances changed? What was the outcome?
• Give an example of how you have worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. How did your communication and collaboration contribute to a positive patient outcome?

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
• Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders
• May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.