Registered Nurse - Eye Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Xmas public holiday

Parental leave

Salary packaging

EAP (staff & families)

Flu vaccination provided

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) in Sydney is seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Nurse to provide ophthalmology ambulatory care nursing. The role involves supporting patients through appointments and procedures, liaising with clinicians, and upholding NSW Health Core Values.

You must have current nursing registration with AHPRA, demonstrate evidence-informed practice and critical thinking, and have full working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients attending Ophthalmology Ambulatory Care.
• Liaise with clinicians and health professionals; educate patients and relatives; oversee patient flow and safety.

Skills

Evidence-informed practice

Critical thinking

Person-centred care

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 40 hours per fortnight (up to March 2028) Roster Pattern : Alternating 16 hours per week and 24 hours per week over the fortnight Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

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 primary focus of this position is to provide nursing care to patients attending Ophthalmology Ambulatory Care for various appointment and procedures. In addition, and under the direction of the Clinic Lead and/or Nursing Unit Manager, duties relevant to the department may be required to be carried out including liaising with clinicians and other health professionals, providing education and support to patients and relatives regarding treatment and side effects and overseeing the general flow and safe management of the patients attending the eye clinic

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia. For more information, please view the Position Description

Benefits and Perks

• 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, visit SLHD Benefits

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' For enquiries, please contact Gaynor Beardsworth via email at [e-mail] Applications Close: 8 November 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'