• Casual vacancy available for a Graduate/Experienced Registered Nurse within Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health.
• Salary Package: Registered Nurse - $38.90 - $54.64 per hour, plus 25% casual loading (2% increase after the First Full Pay Period after 1 July 2025)
• Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity suitably for a Graduate or Experienced Registered Nurse to work in our Endoscopy Unit at Macquarie University Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with our new Endoscopy Unit which offers patients an advanced, comprehensive, and comfortable service. Join a great team of healthcare professionals and fulfill your life's best work.

About Us
Macquarie University Hospital's Endoscopy Unit provides an essential diagnostic and treatment service for conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Our highly experienced gastrointestinal specialists and surgeons can perform a range of the most advanced endoscopic diagnosis and treatment for general surgery, Gastroenterology, Bowel Cancer screening and Hepatology services.

Our team are passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to giving our patients the best care during their procedure. We are supportive and encouraging of our staff learning and professional development opportunities. As well as valuing education, as an academic institution, we undertake leading breakthrough research in the area of Gastroenterology.

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia's first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of MQ Health, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and other specialised clinical services.

We offer fabulous 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
• Corporate private healthcare rates
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.

About You
Reporting to Nursing Unit Manager (Endoscopy), the successful applicant will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a team. You will be passionate about nursing clinical excellence, innovation and professional development. This role is also suitable for a nurse who has recently completed their graduate year.

Key Accountabilities include (but not limited to)

• Provides care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans while prioritizing workload based on patient needs, acuity and optimal time for intervention
• Ensures that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with MQ Health Policy
• Participate in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, self-initiated and directed by other members of MQ Health
• 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 and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for clients, community, staff and visitors
• Evaluates performance in a planned and systematic way and seeks feedback from customers in relation to the service delivered by the unit.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and 1-2 page Cover Letter:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Sound knowledge within the Endoscopy discipline
• Excellent 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 with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Immunisation screening
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Criminal History Check

Applications Close: Friday 8 August 11:59PM AEST

Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. We embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and healthcare.

Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe in providing flexibility, supporting our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to MQ Health. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore MQ Health