Registered Nurse - 7 East 2 Colorectal Surgical Ward

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off each month

Salary packaging

Free courses

EAP counselling

Job summary

NSW Health's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Colorectal Surgery unit. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist colorectal care across the hospital and network, with opportunities to develop skills in perioperative and ward-based nursing.

The ideal candidate holds current AHPRA registration, strong communication, teamwork and time management, and is committed to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Surgical experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Sound time management and organisational skills.

Skills

RN registration

Surgical experience

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Registered Nurse - 7 East 2 Colorectal Surgical Ward

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time up to February 2027 with the possibility of ongoing employment
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$1,566.69 - $2,199.59 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ702451

Registered Nurse - Colorectal Surgery

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to join the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), one of Australia's leading tertiary referral hospitals.

The Department of Colorectal Surgery provides specialist colorectal surgical services across Sydney Local Health District and delivers care to patients from metropolitan Sydney, rural New South Wales, and interstate. The service also provides a 24-hour colorectal consultation service for inpatients and plays an integral role in the provision of acute colorectal, general surgery and trauma care.

As part of this collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to care for patients with a diverse range of complex colorectal conditions while working alongside experienced clinicians committed to excellence in patient care, education and innovation.
For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Surgical experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound time management and organisational skills

Please note, only candidates with full Australian work rights may be considered.

Benefits of working with us

• Accrued day off each month
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families

For more information about SLHD please visit Working with Us.

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/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For enquiries, please contact Kate Scarfone on 9515 7688 or via email at *************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm