Registered Nurse - Recovery

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Course access & coaching via Sydney Ed

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, is recruiting a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centred, evidence-informed care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team, supporting high-quality outcomes.

This permanent role offers a rotating 7-day roster including weekends, night duty and on-call requirements, with hourly remuneration of $41.22–$57.88 plus super.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an acute setting.
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends, nights and public holidays.
• May be required to provide service to Operating Theatres and offsite locations such as Radiology, Cath Lab and Endoscopy.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care to promote identified health outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with the patient and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Acute care experience

Rotating 7-day roster

On-call readiness

Working rights in Australia

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time and Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week)
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ705284

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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 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

Ideal Candidate

• A current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• 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.
• May need to provide service to Operating Theatres and offsite locations such as Radiology, Cath lab and Endoscopy
• All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• 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
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• For more information about other benefits, please visitSLHD Benefit

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. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Applications Close: 12 November 2026 at 11:59PM

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