Registered Nurse Spinal Injury Unit

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Permanent Full Time Registered Nurse for the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital. This 38-hour-per-week role offers a comprehensive statewide service with opportunities to develop advanced skills in wound assessment, tracheostomy management, and ventilation modes in a supportive MDT environment.

Applicants must be an RN Division 1 registered with AHPRA, with current acute-care experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Current experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ706960

The Spinal Injuries Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital provides a Statewide service - join the incredible team for an opportunity to enhance your skillset.

The Spinal Cord Injury Unit is an 18 bed ward that provides a statewide service within NSW. Our patients do not only have a spinal cord injury but have very complex needs which allows for staff development within a range of specialities, including respiratory, gastroenterology, urology, fertility / sexuality, skeletal and integumentary issues. We look after acute spinal cord injured patients, as well as readmission of established patients who are acutely unwell. We offer the opportunity to undertake advanced skill and knowledge development in wound assessment, tracheostomy management and a variety of ventilation modes. The unit has a great team environment which provides great support for new starters and a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver a very high standard of care. Staff are supported by an experienced team led by the NUM, CNE & CNC’s.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Brown on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 19 November 2026