Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Role title: Registered Nurse

Role type: Full Time - Perm Part Time available

Department and location: St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

Salary: From $41.58 - $58.40 per hour + super 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

Deliver safe, patient-centred and evidence-based care that meets individual patient needs and goals.

Provide quality nursing care across a diverse range of surgical, medical and specialty services.

Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Promote quality, safety and service excellence through effective clinical practice and continuous improvement.

Develop your clinical skills through professional development, teaching, mentoring and leadership opportunities.

Employment options: Permanent full-time, permanent part-time positions are available. Please state your preference.

About you

Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years’ acute care nursing experience

Flexible and willing to work a range of shift patterns, including days and nights

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels

Passionate about delivering quality, patient-centred care and making a genuine difference to patients’ lives

Gastroenterology, General Surgery; Working Holiday Visa holders must have 6+ months remaining

What we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

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

An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)

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

World-Class : 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 Care: Deliver deeply personalised, 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.

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.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

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.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

14 November 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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