Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracics Inpatient Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave and Annual Leave

Salary Packaging options

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiothoracics Inpatient Ward. The role provides patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care and requires assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

You will gain experience in a fast-paced specialty, advance clinical skills, and have access to cardiac-focused development programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced cardiothoracics ward.
• Pursue further career development through relevant programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracics Inpatient Ward

Employment Type:PermanentFull 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

Be part of a welcoming team that values learning, support, and professional growth!

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.

For more information, please view the Position Description

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

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Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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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).

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Applications Close: 15 November 2026

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