Registered Nurse - Cath Lab/Cardiac Day Stay

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Annual Leave loading

Paid Parental Leave

Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment

Upskill courses & coaching

EAP counselling

Flu vaccination provided

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac Day Stay Unit and Cath Lab team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The role involves pre/post-procedural care and scrubbing for interventional procedures, with a 0700-1930 schedule and on-call duties. NSW Health vaccination policy applies.

Requires AHPRA registration and typically 2+ years in ICU/ED/CCU. Competitive salary weekly with annual leave loading and superannuation, plus extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current Cath Lab experience will be beneficial.
• More than 2 years clinical nursing experience in acute settings (ICU/ED/CCU).

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-procedural nursing care in Cardiac Day Stay Unit.
• Rotate to Cath Lab for scrubbing/scouting interventional procedures.
• Participate in on-call roster and after-hours callbacks within 30 minutes.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

On-call readiness

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Radiation protection

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to up to November 2027

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,566.69 - $2,199.59 per week + Annual Leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ689892

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!

About The Role

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.

The Cardiac Cath Lab and Day Stay Unit is a dynamic unit in which the successful applicant will encounter multiple cutting edge cardiovascular procedures and provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week emergency cover.

In this role, you will participate in pre and post procedural care of the patient in the Cardiac Day Stay Unit as well as rotate to the labs to scrub/scout for interventional cardiac, vascular, electrophysiology, implantable devices, and stuctural heart procedures. The Cardiac Day Stay Unit operates 0700-1930 hrs, Monday to Friday and the Cath Lab procedural rooms operate during business hours Monday to Friday with an on-call service covering out of hours emergency cases.

Ideal Candidate

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current Cath Lab experience will be beneficial for the role.
• More than 2 years clinical nursing experience in acute clinical settings ie ICU/ED or CCU.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to participate in on call roster and attend after hours call backs within 30 mins.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a high functioning team.
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity.
• Capacity to wear lead equivalent gowns for radiation protection.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• 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.

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. 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'

For enquiries, please contact Melinda King-Adams via email at Melinda. [e-mail]

Applications Close: 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm