Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to February 2027 with the possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ692706

Registered Nurse - Colorectal Surgery

About the role 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.

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.

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 may be considered. Advantages of working with us

- Accrued day off each month
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families

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

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

Applications Close: 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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