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Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)Location: Cowra, NSW Find out moreHours Per Week: 38Applications Close: 17 March 2026 11:59pm#FEATURERegistered Nurse Theatre & RecoveryCowra Health ServiceAbout the roleWe are seeking an experienced Theatre & Recovery Registered Nurse. 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.You will have previous experience working in Day Stay and Operating Theatres as well as a Scrub and/or Circulating Nurse. Experience as Anaesthetic Nurse or willingness to work towards Anaesthetic competency would be desirable and the ability to work flexible hours Monday Friday, with the potential to do on call.You will be willing to work in other wards of the hospital if required as directed by your manager.Cowra Health Service underwent redevelopment in 2025, offering state of the art facilities. It is a procedural hospital with 30 beds including 24 hour emergency care, acute, subacute /non-acute inpatient services including medical, surgical rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care, diagnostic services outpatient services and community health care services.Cowra is located 310 kms from Sydney, 92 kms south west of Orange, 110kms south west of Bathurst and just over two hours from the Nation''s capital, Canberra.With the beautiful Wyangala Dam only a short drive from town, as well as the Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre and a number of Arts galleries and museums in town, Cowra is a great place to live and work.If you are a passionate RN seeking to advance your career in Theatre & Recovery nursing while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of rural NSW, we would love to hear from you.To find out more about the role click to view the Statement of Duties and the Position DescriptionA 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.Helping you Move to Western NSWThe Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partnerworkand community connections. Find out more atThe Welcome ExperienceTo apply for this role: Click Apply Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteriaRole-related enquiries: Please contact Mia Chong, Nurse Manager on 0428634574 or at for more information.Additional information for applicants: 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 anEligibility Listfor 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 applicants 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