Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Meal entertainment allowance

Free courses & coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport discount

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for a temporary part-time Registered Nurse at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. You will support the CTSx Wound Clinic, handling post-operative outpatient care and patient communications. The role emphasizes patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing within a multidisciplinary team.

Australian registered nurses with robust communication skills are encouraged to apply. The position is based at RPAH in Sydney, with benefits and the possibility of ongoing opportunities

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Work Rights.
• Experience in acute Cardiothoracic nursing preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist CNCs with managing post-operative outpatients in CTSx Wound Clinic (Mon-Fri).
• Make phone calls to patients to discuss operation and admission plans.
• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time; 20 hours per week up toJanuary 2027

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID:REQ683789

In Sydney Local Health District our vision isExcellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

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 you will assist CNC’s with managing post-operative outpatients in CTSx Wound Clinic Mon-Fri Phone calls to patients to discuss their operation plan ie/ inform of date of surgery and admission plan, inform when to attend pre-admission clinic.

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

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

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or have Australian Work Rights.

Experience in acute Cardiothoracic nursing is preferred.

Benefits and Perks!

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 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.

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For enquiries, please contact Jeremiah O'Sullivan on 0411 15 331 or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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