Job Description:

SVPHT Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP)

Registered Nurse Opportunities | Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome

About the role:

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP) on a permanent part-time basis (30 hours per week).  Whether you are a new graduate looking to begin your nursing career in a specialty area or an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a new challenge, this program provides the ideal foundation for success in perioperative nursing.

Things that work for us:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Willingness to be a positive team member with an attitude to support others and problem solve efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements
• Possess critical thinking, and time management skills whilst working in a dynamic and fast paced clinical environment
• Focus, to deliver patient centred, evidence-based care
• Ability to participate in a rotating roster, including weeknights and weekend on-call requirements where applicable

Things that work for you:

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent's Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank
• Join Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

About our hospital:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent's aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always. St Vincent's is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.

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 Mission and Values - Reconciliation

Respectfully, no agencies please. APPLY NOW!

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card). For further information about St Vincent's commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct.

St Vincent's 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 and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Application Requirements

Your application must include the following:

1. Cover Letter

Please address each of the following headings in your cover letter:

·About Me

Provide a brief introduction to yourself.

·Interest in Perioperative Nursing (200-400 words)

Explain why perioperative nursing interests you and why you are interested in this program. Previous perioperative experience is not essential.

·Living Our Values (200-400 words)

Describe a specific workplace or clinical placement experience where you demonstrated the St Vincent's values of Justice and Excellence.

·G.R.I.T. (200-400 words)

Provide examples of how you have demonstrated:

• Growth
• Resilience
• Integrity
• Tenacity

·Managing Academic Commitments

Outline the strategies you will use to successfully balance shift work and the theoretical requirements of the program.

·Flexibility and Shift Work

Demonstrate your ability to:

• Work a flexible rotating roster
• Undertake reasonable overtime when required
• Participate in on-call responsibilities
• Reside within approximately 20 minutes of the hospital when undertaking on-call duties

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Your CV must include your AHPRA registration number

3. Work Rights Documentation

Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, including visa documentation where applicable.

4. Academic Transcript

Not required for Registered Nurses with two or more years of post-registration experience.

5. Two of your most recent Interim and final ANSATs

Not required for Registered Nurses with two or more years of post-registration experience.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about developing a rewarding career in perioperative nursing, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Details

Paula Deignan-Ekelund | Clinical Nurse Consultant Education |  Paula.Deignan-Ekelund@svha.org.au 

When emailing please include PIP and your name in the subject line.

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

VPD:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia 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.  SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role.

Closing Date:

12 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

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct