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Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres & Recovery - 5-10k Incentives Offered
Western NSW Local Health District View all jobs
Posted 1 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2467227
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Cowra, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 16 November 2026– 11:59pm
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Registered Nurse – Theatre & Recovery – 5-10k Incentives Offered
Cowra Health Service
About the role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to work within our Theatre & Recovery departments. Our theatres currently run 16 lists per month with the view of increasing in the future.
You will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in a surgical setting, working under the direction of the attending surgeon and supervision of the Nursing Unit Manager to support and provide quality pre, intra and post operative care for patients.
Ideally the successful applicant will have some theatre knowledge & willingness to learn the various roles to eventually being multiskilled. There is opportunity to upskill within the department moving between scrub/scout, anaesthetics, endoscopy re-sterilizing, recovery & admissions.
This is a permanent full time position & there is a requirement for the successful applicant to also attend shifts in other departments. Depending on experience these areas include general wards & emergency department.
Cowra Health Service facility redeveloped was completed in December 2025, the hospital now boasts state-of-the-art technology and contemporary clinical spaces designed to support high-quality patient care.
As a procedural 30-bed hospital, Cowra Health Service provides 24-hour emergency care along with a comprehensive range of services including acute and subacute inpatient care, medical and surgical services, rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care, as well as diagnostic, outpatient and community health programs.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Natalie Crook, on (02) 5338 5500 or at [email protected]for more information.
·All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
·This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
·Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
·Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
·Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
·To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
·For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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