Pathology Collections RN: Venipuncture & Patient Care (Temp)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Gym discounts and wellness program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections for a temporary full-time role. You will deliver high-quality venepuncture and specimen collection services, supporting timely diagnosis and ongoing patient care across a diverse clinical setting.

The role requires an active RN with AHPRA registration, strong communication, and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Venepuncture experience; willing to learn paediatric/neonate collection.
• Initiative, problem solving and analytical skills in a pathology setting.
• Knowledge of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems and related policies.
• Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform venepuncture and venesection on requested cases.
• Support accurate specimen collection to enable timely diagnosis and care.

Skills

Venepuncture

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Problem solving

Clinical judgement

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Patient management systems

Rostering systems

Quality systems

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections for a temporary full-time role. You will deliver high-quality venepuncture and specimen collection services, supporting timely diagnosis and ongoing patient care across a diverse clinical setting.

The role requires an active RN with AHPRA registration, strong communication, and a commitment to quality care.