Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic/Surgical Ward

Northern Sydney Local Health District

Eastwood, Sydney NSW

Nursing - General Medical and Surgical (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Casual/Vacation, Full time

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Embrace a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse within our Acute Surgical and Orthopaedic Ward where multiple opportunities await to expand your expertise, challenge your skills, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and highly specialised environment.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 August 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,424.28 - $1,999.64 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. 

Where you'll be working

Ward 6 is a general surgical and orthopaedic ward At Ryde Hospital.

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.

Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse at Ryde Hospital, you’ll join a supportive, highly skilled team of professionals who are passionate about safe, person-centred care. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and expand your clinical skills, working closely with patients who present with diverse and often complex needs. Our teams are committed to excellence in service delivery, collaborative care planning, and achieving positive outcomes for every patient.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.

Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.

Please describe your recent experience working as a Registered Nurse in a surgical and/or orthopaedic ward within an acute hospital setting, including an example that demonstrates your clinical skills, ability to prioritise patient care and recognise and manage acute deterioration.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the?NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).?You will be required to complete the?OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form?and?TB Assessment Tool?during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 4 December 2025

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Contact Janelle Cahill on Janelle.Cahill@health.nsw.gov.au