Registered Nurse, Speciality Surgery Services (ASB6N)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Randwick; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Prince of Wales Hospital Speciality Surgery Services. You will work within a dynamic, person-centred care environment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, recent clinical experience in a Speciality Surgery unit, and strong communication and computer skills to support health information systems

Qualifications

• Currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in a Speciality Surgery Services Unit setting.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to identify key messages and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Think critically and analyse nursing practice.
• Engage in therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Maintain the capability for practice.
• Comprehensively conduct nursing assessments.
• Develop a plan for nursing practice.
• Provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice.
• Evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Health information systems

Person-centred care advocate

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ699236 Application Close: Sunday 01 November 2026 Prince of Wales Hospital - Registered Nurse, Speciality Surgery Services (ASB6N)

Are you ready for a new experience? We are looking for passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Speciality Surgery Services Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital. At Prince of Wales Hospital, we embrace the Person-Centred Practice Framework as the foundation of our care. This approach is embedded in our everyday practice, ensuring that each individual’s care experience is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to supporting our staff and prioritising their wellbeing, creating a positive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care.

Where you'll be working Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world‑class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste‑buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What you’ll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The nursing vision for Prince of Wales Hospital is ‘Transforming Person-Centred Care Together’. This approach to all nursing practices ensures we collaborate together on all aspects of healthcare, inclusive of staff, placing the person at the centre of shared decision making underpinned by respect, mutual understanding and facilitated choice. As a Registered Nurse in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care; and leading, supporting and supervising other nurses and care roles. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate. As a Registered Nurse in SESLHD you will be recognised as a healthcare professional employing your clinical skills and critical thinking in delivering high quality patient care. You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential, focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice. As a Registered Nurse in Prince of Wales Hospital, you will be encouraged to share your clinical expertise and further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.

• Think critically and analyse nursing practice
• Engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
• Maintain the capability for practice
• Comprehensively conduct nursing assessments
• Develop a plan for nursing practice
• Provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
• Evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse that applies to a Speciality Surgery Services Unit clinical setting
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and be able to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Current computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement person-centred practice.
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload.

For role related queries or questions contact Ye Yang on [e-mail]

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Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website