Paediatric Registered Nurse - Children's Ward

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly accrued day off

Public holiday off during Xmas

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Upskill with free courses

EAP for staff

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

NSW Health's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney seeks a Paediatric Registered Nurse for the Children's Ward. You will deliver patient-centred, evidence-informed care, coordinating with families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires current AHPRA registration and availability for a 7-day rotating roster (early/late/night shifts) with full Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Able to work a 7 day rotating roster (early, late, nights).
• Full working rights within Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centred and evidence-informed nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with patients, families and the team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Evidence-informed practice

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Paediatric Registered Nurse - Children's Ward

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week and Permanent Part Time; minimum 16 hours per week
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ704251

About the Role

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), established in 1882, is one of Australia’s most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities. As a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare, RPAH offers world-class facilities and services. Our dedicated, innovative, and caring staff are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, patient-centred and evidence-informed nursing care to achieve optimal health outcomes. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring high-quality care and positive patient experiences.

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Ideal Candidate

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Able to work a 7 day rotating roster (early, late, nights)

• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For enquiries, please contact Kaitlyn Beck via email at ************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0476 841 ***.

Applications Close: 30 November 2026

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