Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracics Inpatient Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Extra public holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Professional development courses

Employee Assistance Program

influenza vaccination

Fitness & telehealth resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District, at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, NSW, is recruiting a Registered Nurse on a permanent full-time basis. You will deliver patient-centred nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to excellent health outcomes while rotating across shifts.

You will maintain current AHPRA registration, bring strong communication skills, and seek ongoing professional development through programs and courses offered by the hospital network.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Proven communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in the Australian healthcare system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with the healthcare team.
• Develop advanced clinical skills and pursue career development.

Skills

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Interpersonal skills

Rotating roster experience

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Superannuation Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ705199

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. 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. You'll gain experience in a fast-paced specialty area, develop advanced clinical skills, and have opportunities to pursue further career development through programs such as the Cardiac Course and Intensive Care Transition Program.

Ideal Candidate

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team. Experience within the Australian healthcare system is preferred Has full availability to work a rotating roster.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling 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 Benefit

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/

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For enquiries, please contact Jenny Fitzsimmons via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

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