Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to November 2026 with potential for ongoing employment Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ640862 Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Applications Close: 8 March 2026 - 11:59pm About The Opportunities NSW Health Pathology currently have an opportunity for a part time Registered Nurse to join our team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on a temporary part time basis. The Blood Collection Service is responsible for providing collection services across numerous sites within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). The RPA Collections Registered Nurse is part of a large and diverse team of pathology collectors and administration staff and will work with Pathology staff and the LHD to provide a high level service. The role encompasses problem solving, decision making, communicating, coaching and counselling skills in the coordination of staff and service provision, to provide an exemplary Pathology Collection Service. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatientsPerform venepuncture on inpatients and outpatients as requiredPerform venesection on inpatients and outpatients as required What We Can Offer You Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsProfessional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningHealth & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families. Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualificationCustomer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staffPrevious venepuncture experience familiar with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collectionDisplay initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology setting and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the work environmentDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services, including the use of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems, with an understanding of policies and requirements relevant to a clinical settingCommitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities 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 PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Paula Williams on Paula.Williams3@health.nsw.gov.au To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
