Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our fast paced surgical unit specialising in orthopedics, plastics and vascular surgery, on the 6th Floor at our Fitzroy campus.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

This is a full time position and as part of our nursing team you will be pivotal in planning and implementing nursing care to a high standard. We are passionate about providing excellence in health care and achieving exceptional outcomes for our patients. 

We are an inclusive team driven by a strong focus on continuous improvement with an emphasis on teamwork and customer service.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU:

Your skills will include:

• Well developed clinical and problem-solving skills in the acute care setting

• Dedicated to providing outstanding patient care

• Have demonstrated experience working in an acute hospital surgical unit

• Hold a current AHPRA registration

You will demonstrate an aptitude for:

• Delivery of patient centred care that coordinates individualised care from admission and throughout hospitalisation, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care

• Facilitating communication between the patient, family, medical, nursing, ancillary, and allied health staff

• Initiating referrals and utilises available resources for the purpose of comprehensive care to patients and families

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

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).

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Katherine McClymont, Nurse Unit Manager (Secondment) on the 6th floor at St Vincent's Private hospital Fitzroy for a confidential discussion on 9411 7600.

Closing Date:

23 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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