Registered Nurse - Post Graduate Trainee/Introductory Public Health Program
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 32 hours per week up to 2 years
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ645385
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
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 trainee participates in the Public Health Nurse training program by completing an appropriate post-graduate qualification in the area of public health alongside work-based training over two years. The traineeship consists of three eight month rotations in specialty fields, including, infectious diseases, immunisation, and epidemiology (including emergency management) , over a maximum 2 year period. The role contributes to building capacity to meet growing service demands with an overall aim to improve health protection outcomes for residents in SLHD in accordance with relevant NSW Health legislation, guidelines and operational plans.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and demonstrated high level clinical nursing knowledge and extensive experience and skills in acute care nursing.
- Commitment to professional development in the speciality area of public health nursing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues, senior health professionals and members of the public.
- An understanding of the role of public health units in NSW.
Benefits and Perks!
- 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/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Abby Peacock-Smith via email at Abby.PeacockSmith@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 23 March 2026
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