Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2027, with potential of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ701169
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 8 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Join NSW Health Pathology, Australia’s largest public pathology and forensic science service, as a Registered Nurse - Pathology Collections at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA). This temporary full-time opportunity offers the chance to work within a dedicated and patient-focused team, delivering high-quality blood collection and specimen collection services that support timely diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care. You will work across a diverse clinical environment, engaging with patients from a wide range of backgrounds while contributing to exceptional healthcare outcomes within one of NSW's leading public health services.

This recruitment is being conducted to support current and future workforce needs within the Pathology Collections team at RPA. We are seeking compassionate and professional Registered Nurses with excellent communication skills, strong clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. In return, you will have the opportunity to further develop your pathology collection expertise, work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to a service that is integral to patient care across the hospital and broader health network.

What you'll be doing

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Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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