Working as a Nurse in Sydney | Hospitals, Suburbs & Living Costs | AusNursingNet
Life & Work in Australia

Working as a Nurse in Sydney.

Sydney is one of the world’s great cities and one of Australia’s strongest nursing markets. Sublime Nurses places Working Holiday Visa nurses and midwives across a range of public and private healthcare settings throughout the city.

Public & private hospitals All major specialties Casual & contract roles
Where we place nurses

Hospital settings across Sydney.

Sydney’s public transport system works well, which makes getting around much easier and gives nurses the opportunity to experience more than one facility. Sublime Nurses has strong relationships with public and private healthcare facilities across the north, south, and west of the city — from small hospitals and day surgeries through to large principal referral and teaching hospitals.

Major trauma and emergency services
Surgical and acute medical wards
Critical care and intensive care (including neonatal ICU)
Maternity and women’s health
Cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology
Paediatric services
Burns, spinal cord injury and rehabilitation
Mental health inpatient units
Transplantation
Acute adult mental health services
Cancer services and radiation oncology
Drug and alcohol detoxification
Cost of living

Living in Sydney — what to expect.

Sydney is an expensive city. Rent is the biggest expense and is the most common topic nurses raise when planning their move.

Expense What to expect
Shared accommodation (room) Depending on suburb and size of property.
One-bedroom apartment Depending on suburb and proximity to the city.
Groceries Comparable to the UK. Fresh produce can be cheaper, especially at local markets.
Public transport Sydney’s Opal card — equivalent of London’s Oyster card. A weekly cap keeps commuting costs predictable.
Eating out A big part of Sydney culture. Affordable cafe lunches through to high-end dining — the range is enormous.
Where nurses live

Suburbs our nurses tend to choose.

These are the areas most commonly chosen by nurses we have placed in Sydney. The right choice depends on where you are working, your budget, and the kind of neighbourhood you are looking for.

Northern Sydney
Chatswood, St Leonards, Crows Nest
Close to North Shore hospitals, well-connected, with a mix of residential calm and vibrant dining options.
Eastern Sydney
Randwick, Bondi
Popular with UK nurses. Beach lifestyle, close to major eastern suburbs hospitals, and a strong social scene.
Inner West
Surry Hills, Newtown, Glebe
Inner-city feel with a great food and culture scene. Well connected to the city and south Sydney facilities.

Curious about working in Sydney?

Get in touch and we will answer your questions directly — no commitment, just a conversation.