Registered Nurse - Recovery

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Meal entertainment allowance

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses to join a dynamic, patient-centred care team. The role focuses on evidence‑informed nursing practice, collaboration with a multidisciplinary group, and participation in a rotating 7‑day roster with weekends and nights.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and have full working rights in Australia. We offer a competitive hourly rate of $41.22–$57.88 plus annual leave loading and superannuation, with a range of benefits

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA and eligibility to practice in Australia.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day roster including weekends, nights and public holidays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Full working rights within Australia as a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care to promote health outcomes.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Australian work rights

Roster flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time and Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week)
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ700043

About Us

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!

Where you will be based

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.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to further expand your Recovery nursing skills in this dynamic environment. Our team focused approach ensures the delivery of high quality patient care using evidence based practice.

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.

For more information, please view the Position Description

A current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).

An understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.

Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute setting.

An ability to work a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends, night duty, public holidays and participation in an on-call roster.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

Benefits and Perks!

• Monthly Accrued Day Off ( for full time employees )
• 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
• Meal entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit s

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.

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Applications Close: 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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