At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality nursing care to elderly patients in a collaborative hospital setting.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading healthcare provider in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly days off, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with ongoing support for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of elderly patients while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must have current nursing registration and at least 1 year of hospital experience.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (minimum 16 hours per week)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It fosters innovation, values its people, and supports ongoing professional growth. Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Where you will be based
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.
About The Role
In this role, the Registered Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to elderly people in a hospital setting, working collaboratively with allied health professionals, the medical team and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care to the aged care population. The role will involve medication management, complex wound care, supervising Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, as well as conducting comprehensive assessments and developing and implementing individualised nursing care plans. 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.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
- Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in Hospital & experience working with aged care patients.
- All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.
Benefits and Perks!
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time employees only)
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
