Registered Nurse - Acute Aged Care - 10 west 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Leave loading

Salary Packaging

EAP counselling

Fitness Passport

Telehealth resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to elderly patients at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The role includes medication management, wound care, supervising Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, and developing individualised care plans within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver patient-centred care aligned with evidence-informed practice. You must be registered with AHPRA, demonstrate strong communication, and have at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Hospital experience with aged care patients is preferred.
• Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to elderly patients in a hospital setting.
• Medication management and complex wound care.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (minimum 16 hours per week) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ699803 If you are dedicated to providing outstanding customer and patient care we would love you to join our team!

About Us

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!

Where you will be based

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.

About the Role

In this role, the Registered Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to elderly people in a hospital setting, working collaboratively with allied health professionals, the medical team and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care to the aged care population. The role will involve medication management, complex wound care, supervising Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, as well as conducting comprehensive assessments and developing and implementing individualised nursing care plans. 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.

Ideal Candidate

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking. Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team. Minimum 1 year of experience working in Hospital & experience working with aged care patients. All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.

Benefits and Perks!

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time employees only) 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 Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits 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 more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Mila Thapa on 0455 080 891 or email at [e-mail] Applications Close: 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’