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NSW Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney seeks a Permanent Full Time Registered Nurse to care for post-surgical patients, educate on drains and catheters, and coordinate patient care within a fast-paced team.
Applicants must hold current NSW nursing registration (AHPRA), apply evidence-informed practice, and participate in ongoing professional development. Salary ranges from AU$81,748 to AU$114,771 per year, with annual leave loading and superannuation.
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ691960
Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It fosters innovation, values its people, and supports ongoing professional growth. Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Come build an exciting and rewarding career with us!
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.
In this role the daily work will include care of the post-surgical patient, education provision to patients on how to manage their drains and catheters in both the inpatient and outpatient environment, providing care and compassion to those who have experienced major life changes through the surgeries performed, coordinating and re-prioritising patient care for better outcomes multiple times throughout a shift and working in a fast-paced nursing team. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. For more information, please view the Position Description
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia
Monthly Accrued Day Off
Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Meal entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year
Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit s
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.
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Applications Close: 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm
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