Registered Nurse, Day Surgery

• Role Title: Registered Nurse, Day Surgery

• Role Type: Casual

• Location: The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

• Salary: 41.58 AUD base per hour+ super

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

• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a development opportunity within the Day Surgery environment.

• Patient centred clinical practice in accordance with recognised standards.

• Ensure safety of patients and staff by designing effective and efficient systems and processes of care.

• This role is open for only Monday-Friday, no weekend availability required.

 About You

• Experience in Day Surgery, Preadmission, Endoscopy or recovery.

• Awareness of the Australian National Standards and accreditation principles.

• Commitment to providing excellent clinical care.

• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Ability to adapt and change to suit organisational and patient needs.

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 New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

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. 

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 8th September 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.