Assistant in Nursing

Job Description:

Role title: Assistant in Nursing

Role type: Casual

Shift details: 2 shifts a week minimum ideal flexible - can offer more

Location : St Vincent ’ s Private Hospital Sydney

Salary: $29.88 - $32.79 plus super and 25% casual loading depending on experience

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world-class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high-acuity interventional suites, next-gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting-edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

Provide support to the nursing team, both Enrolled and Registered, in the delivery of nursing care in an acute, sub-acute care and surgical services team.

Tasks may include gathering of equipment, simple wound dressing, assisting clinicians with set ups of theatres.

Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

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About you

Relevant Certificate III qualifications in Acute Care only not Aged Care

Demonstrated ability to work independently, under delegation, and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

What we can offer you

Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks . Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually

For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care

World - C lass : Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas

Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic

Premium C are : Deliver deeply personali s ed, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility

Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios

Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways

Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

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Closing Date:

8 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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