Registered Nurse Upper GI/Colorectal

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 Registered Nurses for the Colorectal, Upper GI and Gastroenterology Ward at Royal North Shore Hospital. Positions are offered on a full or part-time temporary basis in Ward 8B, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary teamwork and a supportive learning environment.

Applicants must hold Division 1 nursing registration with AHPRA and have current acute hospital experience, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a fast-paced Surgical Unit.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons and multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in orientation and preceptorship activities and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Acute care

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN) - AHPRA

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ705049

Does the fast pace of a Surgical Unit appeal to you? Royal North Shore Hospital's Colorectal, Upper GI and Gastroenterology Ward is looking for Registered Nurses to join their dynamic nursing team. Positions are being offered on a Full or Part time temporary basis.

Ward 8B has a strong focus on multidisciplinary team work, with cross referrals between the physicians and surgeons, and daily team meetings. The Ward is supported by enthusiastic nursing staff, a variety of allied health professionals, Clinical Nurse Consultants for Stomal Therapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition, and a Ward Based Clinical Nurse Educator. The senior staff on Ward 8B includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Staff are provided with a supportive environment, and are encouraged to extend their skills. We also provide a Structured Orientation and Preceptorship program. A Stomal Therapy Certificate course is offered through the NSW College of Nursing.

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 Olivia Fenley 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 the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.

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Applications Close: 13 November 2026