Registered Nurse - Acute Aged Care - 10 west 1
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ683330
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation that values its people, encourages new ideas, and invests in the professional development and long-term careers of its staff. Every day, our employees are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients and the communities we serve. As one of Australia's leading public health organisations, SLHD offers a rewarding and supportive place to build your career.
About the Role
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.
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.
For more information, please view the Position Description
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
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
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Mila Thapa on 0455 080 891 or email at Sarmila.Thapa@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 3 September 2026 at 11:59pm
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