Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional days off (up to 12)

In-house training

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections for temporary full-time work. You will perform venepuncture and venesection, support pathology collection services, and contribute to high-quality patient care within a large public health system.

The role offers generous salary packaging, extra days off, and professional development opportunities, with a focus on patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA-registered nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board approval.
• Patient-centered approach and strong interpersonal communication.
• Experience with pathology terminology and specimen handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Venipuncture experience

Analytical thinking

Quality management

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full 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
• More principles and policies are being established to support hiring managers identify AI formed responses. We may not progress applications if we don’t feel you have spoken to your own experiences and demonstrated your capabilities without AI assistance.

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.
• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail.
• The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position 3) For role related queries or questions contact Jenny Lee on [e-mail] To learn more about NSWHP please visit "Life at NSW Health Pathology" or connect with us on LinkedIn!