About us..

At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

About the role..

An exciting role exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to work in the NSW Spinal Outreach Service (SOS). SOS incorporates the Rural and Metro Spinal Cord Injury Services and as a state-wide service provides assessment, education, consultancy, and support to people with a spinal cord injury, their families and carers and associate care agencies.

If you strive for excellence in all you do and would like to work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, apply today!

Key responsibilities include:

Providing specialist clinical nursing assessment, management and advice to spinal clients, carers, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the context of a community setting.

The position calls for an RN with spinal experience who is highly motivated with clinical and interpersonal skills to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Learning to manage complex clients with spinal cord injury.

The role reports to the Manager of the NSW Spinal Outreach Service (SOS) and is supported by experienced nurses within the team and organisation.

Learning to manage multiple competing caseload demands.

Working towards development and possible delivery of clinical education.

Contributing to the service development of the team and organisation through active interest and participation with nursing colleagues in research and quality projects related to spinal nursing.

This position will require periodic travel to rural NSW as part of a multidisciplinary clinic (approx. 3 times/year, for 3-4 nights duration on each occasion).

About you..

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential Criteria:

• AHPRA Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Post-registration experience and/or qualifications relevant to spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, rehabilitation nursing, community nursing or chronic illness.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately keep records including written client records and administrative records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Current C unrestricted drivers’ license or equivalent with access to own car.
• Competent computer user, specifically with Microsoft products.
• Ability to travel throughout rural NSW (approx. 3 times/year, for 3-4 nights duration on each occasion).

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a community-based health care setting.
• Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to developing own spinal cord injury specific knowledge.
• Ability to develop and promote preventative approaches to client health care with an emphasis on supported self-management and education.
• Ability to case-manage clients and demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of case management within a multi-disciplinary team in community or inpatient settings.
• Experience of quality improvement initiatives or clinical research.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning styles.

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Career growth: Genuine career opportunities

Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements

Salary: Competitive remuneration

Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family

Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team

Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What’s next..

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information:

www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, statements of service and referee checks.

Further Enquiries:

Lynelle Bartram, Clinical Operations Manager – Public Community & Outpatient Services

Phone: (02) 9809 9098

Email: lynelle.bartram@royalrehab.com.au

Application Close Date: Friday 29th May 2026

• Providing specialist clinical nursing assessment, management and advice to spinal clients, carers, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the context of a community setting.
• Learning to manage complex clients with spinal cord injury.
• Learning to manage multiple competing caseload demands.
• Working towards development and possible delivery of clinical education.
• Contributing to the service development of the team and organisation through active interest and participation with nursing colleagues in research and quality projects related to spinal nursing.

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately keep records including written client records and administrative records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Competent computer user, specifically with Microsoft products.
• Ability to develop and promote preventative approaches to client health care with an emphasis on supported self-management and education.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning styles.

• AHPRA Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Post-registration experience and/or qualifications relevant to spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, rehabilitation nursing, community nursing or chronic illness.
• Current C unrestricted drivers’ license or equivalent with access to own car.
• Ability to travel throughout rural NSW (approx. 3 times/year, for 3-4 nights duration on each occasion).
• Experience in a community-based health care setting.
• Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to developing own spinal cord injury specific knowledge.
• Ability to case-manage clients and demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of case management within a multi-disciplinary team in community or inpatient settings.
• Experience of quality improvement initiatives or clinical research.