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Posted 11 June, 2026

Registered Nurse Instrument/Circulating

Western Sydney Local Health District
Westmead, Westmead Hospital | Western Sydney Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_339408

  • State-of-the-art theatres at a major tertiary hospital

  • Deliver expert perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team

  • Grow your career with NSW Health at Westmead Hospital

Manage complex perioperative care, advocate for patients and deliver safe, high-quality instrument and circulating nursing in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 2nd January 2027)
Position Classification: Registered NUrse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 29
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's leading teaching and research hospitals, renowned for excellence, innovation and patientcentred care. As part of NSW Health, you'll join a dynamic perioperative service that supports learning, collaboration and professional growth.

  • A highacuity tertiary hospital serving one of NSW's most diverse communities

  • Modern theatres supporting a wide range of surgical specialties

  • A supportive, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration and respect

  • Strong education, mentoring and development opportunities

  • Convenient Western Sydney location with excellent transport links

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse - Instrument/Circulating, you will provide safe, efficient and personcentred perioperative nursing care to achieve optimal patient outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Deliver highquality instrument and circulating care in line with standards and scope of practice

  • Respond to changing patient conditions and prioritise care in a fastpaced environment

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families and the clinical team to advocate for patient needs

  • Supervise, support and mentor students and staff as required

  • Manage resources responsibly while maintaining professional, ethical and cultural standards

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and be part of a workforce that values your skills, supports your wellbeing and helps you grow. Here, you'll do meaningful work, make a lasting impact and build a career you're proud of.

Apply now and help deliver Better Health for Our Community.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

  • Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated recent experience with the scrubs/scout role in an operating suite

  2. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work

  3. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centered care

  4. Demonstrated effective communication skills- written and verbal

  5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development

  6. Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team

Requisition ID: REQ670442
Applications Close: 24th June 2026


Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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