Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to two years

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,566.69 - $2,199.59 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location:Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ694982

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to join the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), one of Australia's leading tertiary referral hospitals!

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. Come build an exciting and rewarding career with us!

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

The Department of Colorectal Surgery provides specialist colorectal surgical services across Sydney Local Health District and delivers care to patients from metropolitan Sydney, rural New South Wales, and interstate. The service also provides a 24-hour colorectal consultation service for inpatients and plays an integral role in the provision of acute colorectal, general surgery and trauma care.

As part of this collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to care for patients with a diverse range of complex colorectal conditions while working alongside experienced clinicians committed to excellence in patient care, education and innovation.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Surgical experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound time management and organisational skills

Please note, only candidates with full Australian work rights will be considered

Benefits and Perks!

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Meal entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year
• 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.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

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

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Kate Scarfone on (02) 9515 7688 or via email at [email protected]

Join a supportive team where your work directly contributes to better patient experiences. Apply Now!

Applications Close: 18 October 2026at 11:59pm

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