Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Temporary Part Time; minimum 28 hours per week up to January 2027

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,424.29 - $1,999.59 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ636635

About The Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

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.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).Has valid work rights.Minimum of 12 months acute care nursing experience.Emergency Department experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and Perks!

Accrued Day Off each month (For full time roles), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus. Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

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 (PD2024_015).

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. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For enquiries, please contact Georgina Michael on (02) 9515 0701.

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Applications Close: 2 February 2026

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