Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres (Instrument and Circulating) - Perm/Temp PT/FT

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. 

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Instrument and Circulating Nurse role. In your response, outline the peri‑operative knowledge, clinical capabilities, and teamwork attributes you will bring to add value to Peri‑operative Services, specifically within the Instrument/Circulating areas.

• Please describe how your peri‑operative knowledge, clinical skills, and teamwork experience equip you to excel in the Instrument and Circulating Nurse role, highlighting the capabilities you will bring to support safe surgical practice, maintain sterile technique, anticipate procedural needs, and contribute effectively to Peri‑operative Services. 

• Position Information

• How to Apply 

• 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

    ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

  • 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 

• 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

• 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

• Vaccination Requirements 

• 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.

• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.