St George Hospital - Registered Nurse - Respiratory Coordinated Care Program - Permanent Full Time / Part Time

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to $9K living expenses

$2.6K meal & entertainment

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 allocated days off per year

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Respiratory Coordinated Care Program at St George Hospital. The role involves delivering high quality nursing care in a busy acute setting, adhering to NSW Health CORE values and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold current RN registration, with respiratory experience preferred. NSW C-class driver’s license is required and opportunities exist for permanent full-time or part-time

Qualifications

• Current registration as an RN with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with patients and guide service excellence.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality nursing care for patients at St George Hospital.
• Apply NSW Health CORE values and professional/ethical boundaries.
• Utilise health information systems to support patient care and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive patient engagement

Ethical practice

Health information systems

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time Available Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus Superannuation Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ692731 Application Close: 27 September 2026 Previous applicants need not apply REQ692731 - St George Hospital - Registered Nurse - Respiratory Coordinated Care Program - Permanent Full Time / Part Time

The Role

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. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers. The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future; have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery; and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is: ‘Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care.’ Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision - team player, caring; respectful, honest, advocate, collaborative, considerate and accountable. The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the St George Hospital and Health service consistent with SESLHD and St George Hospital policies, procedures and standards. 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.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Demonstrated recent post registration respiratory experience in an acute care setting.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license. Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Need more information?

• 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• 2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions, please contact Belinda Stranix via email at [e-mail]

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

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 Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. .