Job Description:

Are you Ready to specialise in neuroscience? We'll help you get there.

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne is offering Registered Nurses the opportunity to take the next step in their career and participate in our Post Graduate - Neuroscience Program, based at our Fitzroy campus. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our postgraduate programs are delivered in collaboration with top-tier universities, offering you access to world-class education across specialized clinical areas.

Upon successful completion of The Post Graduate Program, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne offers many opportunities for further career progression within the clinical area, management and support services. 

Available Specialty(at Fitzroy only): 

• Neuroscience - Pioneer neurological patient care

ABOUT YOU: 

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

• Minimum 12 months relevant acute care clinical experience 

• Self-directed learning capability for academic and clinical requirements 

• Availability for minimum three shifts per week 

ABOUT ST VINCENT'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE 

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, caregivers, and support staff deliver the highest standard of therapeutic, medical, and surgical care. We work together to ensure patient safety, wellbeing, and recovery - as a proud not-for-profit Catholic private hospital. 

Ready to Transform Your Career? 

APPLY NOW and join Australia's most prestigious nursing postgraduate program.

Application Requirements: 

Applications must be made through Workday – no applications will be accepted via email. Your applications must include:

• Cover letter specifying your chosen specialty/program and which course and university you have applied to/are intending to apply to 

• Current CV no more than three pages, with two professional referees 

The St Vincent's Private Hospital Foundation Scholarship can provide financial support for your postgraduate studies. This is open to all registered nurses completing post graduate study to help reduce financial barriers to your professional advancement.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. 

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role. 

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). 

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more. 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th October 2026 

Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job prior to the advertised closing date.  

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact with Attention to Emily McLennan, Education Manager at  SVPHM.Education.Programs@svha.org.au 

* All applications for financial support must be submitted to the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Foundation Scholarship Committee for review. The Committee reserves the right to determine the amount of financial contribution on an individual basis. This amount does not guarantee the fully funded reimbursement of all education fees. 

Closing Date:

15 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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