2026 Registered and Enrolled Nurses (Casual Pool)

You will be required to work independently and as part of a team across multiple departments. Employment options will be discussed with you when you apply. Here are some of the multi-specialty areas where you could work across

• Wards (Orthopaedics, General Surgery / Urology/Colorectal/Plastics, Neurosciences, Cardiothoracics/Cardiology)

• Perioperative Day Stay

• ICU and Critical Care Unit

• Endoscopy

• Angiography

There are also potential opportunities to undertake fixed-term contracts covering annual leave, sick leave, or short-term vacancies. This role is casual, based on an "as and when required" schedule with no fixed hours. We offer variable shifts including 6, 8 or 12 hours. 

Key Accountabilities of the role include (not limited to):

• Provides patient care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans while prioritizing workload based on patient needs, acuity and optimal time for intervention

• Demonstrates proficiency in various nursing procedures and techniques whilst utilising critical thinking and problem-solving skills in patient care.

• Ensures that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with MQ Health Policy

• Maintains good customer relations in a way that acknowledges dignity, culture, values, beliefs and the rights of individuals and groups

• Adopts a consultative approach within a multi-disciplinary work environment whilst ensuring the patient’s duty of care is fulfilled

• Ensures all mandatory education and competencies are completed in a timely manner

• Demonstrates a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care/service delivery

• Participates in and contributes to occupational health, quality, and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for clients, community, staff and visitors

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us

• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs

• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-page cover letter:

• Previous experience in Acute Care and/or Perioperative services is highly desirable

• Effective interpersonal communication skills 

• Flexibility with roster and shift availabilities

• Well-developed technology skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, MQ Word, Excel and web-based research

• Competence in assessing, planning and implementing preventative care approaches to health care

• Proven ability to establish professional relationships with peers and clients using a customer-service focus

• Strong time management skills required to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Critical thinking skills, initiative, and ability to work independently and within a team

Role Specific Conditions:

• Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• MQ Health Immunisation screening

• Criminal History Check

• Valid Working with Children Check

Please note

**This position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

Application Close Date: Sunday 12th July 2026, 11:59pm