Job Description
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We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with ward-based experience in plastics/reconstructive or ENT surgery to join our team at St Vincent's Private Hospital.
If you are passionate about providing top-tier care and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Permanent position available Fun and friendly supportive team atmosphere On the job training, mentoring and professional development available
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:
This is a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) role base on the 4th Floor at our East Melbourne site.
We are a 31 bed, mixed surgical ward, incorporating the Victorian Plastic Surgery Unit.
We specialise predominantly in post-operative ENT and plastics/reconstructive care, with additional breast, urology/gynaecology surgery and occasional medical oncology specialties.
We pride ourselves on teamwork and are seeking a motivated registered nurse with ward-based nursing experience to join our team.
We work closely with our team of surgeons to provide excellent patient care and place a strong emphasis on education and developing your nursing and leadership skillset.
Supported further studies in plastics/reconstruction available.
As a valued member of our team this role will see you:
Provide post-operative patient care including clinical assessment, basic ward nursing duties and wound management for a wide range of surgical patients
Work with your buddy nurse in a team nursing model of care
Act as a mentor, preceptor & resource for new and junior staff
Contribute to ongoing ward improvement through quality improvement projects and auditing
Collaborate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient centred care
Access further opportunities for education and development which are available in a range of areas
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
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
ABOUT YOU:
As an outstanding Registered Nurse, passionate about patient care you skills will include:
Current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse
Recent postoperative surgical ward experience (background in one of the above specialties is desirable)
Excellent communication, time management skills and critical thinking ability
Values consistent with those of St Vincent's Private Hospital
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.
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.
Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed.
Closing Date: 21 August *******: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.
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St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, Recent South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Pip Tesselaar (NUM), for a confidential discussion on ********.
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📌 Registered Nurse Plastics/Ent Ward (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne