Registered Nurse – Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Registered Nurse – Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Permanent Part-Time | 2–4 Days per Week | Newcastle, NSW

We are seeking an experienced, energetic and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our specialist plastic and cosmetic surgery practice in Newcastle.

This permanent part-time position offers 2–4 days per week, with some flexibility depending on the successful candidate’s availability and the needs of the practice.

Our clinical services primarily include skin cancer surgery, body contouring and breast procedures. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, from pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Providing pre- and post-operative nursing care

• Performing wound assessments, dressing changes and ongoing wound management

• Assisting with minor procedures performed in the practice

• Providing clear and compassionate patient education and support

• Coordinating patient care, follow-up appointments and clinical documentation

• Assisting with general clinical and administrative duties

• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and confidentiality

• Working collaboratively with the surgeon and wider practice team

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

• Previous surgical nursing experience

• Experience in plastic, cosmetic, perioperative or wound-care nursing, although this is not essential

• Strong wound-management and clinical assessment skills

• Excellent communication, organisational and documentation skills

• A warm, professional and patient-centred approach

• The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a close-knit team

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality care

What we offer

• A permanent part-time position with flexibility across 2–4 days per week

• A varied role combining clinical care, patient education and care coordination

• The opportunity to work within a specialist surgical practice

• A professional, supportive and collaborative team environment

• The opportunity to develop further experience in plastic and cosmetic surgery nursing

If you are passionate about providing thoughtful, high-quality patient care and are looking for a rewarding role in a specialist practice, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.