Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Gym discounts and wellness program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections for a temporary full-time role. You will deliver high-quality venepuncture and specimen collection services, supporting timely diagnosis and ongoing patient care across a diverse clinical setting.

The role requires an active RN with AHPRA registration, strong communication, and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Venepuncture experience; willing to learn paediatric/neonate collection.
• Initiative, problem solving and analytical skills in a pathology setting.
• Knowledge of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems and related policies.
• Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform venepuncture and venesection on requested cases.
• Support accurate specimen collection to enable timely diagnosis and care.

Skills

Venepuncture

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Problem solving

Clinical judgement

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Patient management systems

Rostering systems

Quality systems

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to October 2027, with potential of ongoing employment
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701169
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 8 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Join NSW Health Pathology, Australia’s largest public pathology and forensic science service, as a Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA). This temporary full-time opportunity offers the chance to work within a dedicated and patient-focused team, delivering high-quality blood collection and specimen collection services that support timely diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care. You will work across a diverse clinical environment, engaging with patients from a wide range of backgrounds while contributing to exceptional healthcare outcomes within one of NSW's leading public health services.

This recruitment is being conducted to support current and future workforce needs within the Pathology Collections team at RPA. We are seeking compassionate and professional Registered Nurses with excellent communication skills, strong clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. In return, you will have the opportunity to further develop your pathology collection expertise, work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to a service that is integral to patient care across the hospital and broader health network.

What you'll be doing

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients
• Perform venepuncture on inpatients and outpatients as required
• Perform venesection on inpatients and outpatients as required

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service?

• Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
• Previous venepuncture experience familiar with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collection
• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology setting and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the work environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services, including the use of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems, with an understanding of policies and requirements relevant to a clinical setting
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

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