Job Description

Job Description: Join an Organisation Where We Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater.

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St Vincent's Private Hospital Kew is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) team on a 12-month fixed term full time contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled perioperative nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and enjoys working within a supportive, collaborative, and highly professional environment.

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About St Vincent's Private Hospital Kew

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Located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, St Vincent's Private Hospital Kew is a specialist surgical facility providing high-quality care across a range of specialties including:

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- Orthopaedics
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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- Ophthalmology
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With 5 operating theatres and a strong patient centred focus, our perioperative team is committed to clinical excellence, safety, and outstanding patient outcomes.

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About the Role

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As a valued member of our Anaesthetics and PACU team, you will be responsible for delivering safe, evidence-based care throughout the perioperative journey. Working collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary team members, you will contribute to a positive patient experience while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.

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About You

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
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- Minimum 2 years experience in Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) nursing.
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- Demonstrated ability to provide safe,



high quality patient care within a busy perioperative environment.
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- Sound knowledge and application of ANZCA, ACORN, and NSQHS standards.
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- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
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- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise competing demands.
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- The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
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- Flexibility to work varying days and hours in line with operational requirements and participate in a rotating roster.
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- A commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.
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- Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthetics and Recovery Nursing.
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Why Join St Vincent's?

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At St Vincent's, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate care.

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Advantages include:

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- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
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- Access to Fitness Passport and discounted gym memberships.
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- Employee wellbeing and support programs.
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- Additional purchased leave options.
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- Workplace giving opportunities through Give4Good.
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- Staff discounts on admissions across St Vincent's Health Australia Private Hospitals.
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- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
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- The opportunity to work within one of Australia's leading not-for-profit healthcare organisations.
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Tiffany Leung - Nurse Unit Manager, Perioperative Services, SVPH, Kew on (03) 9851 8512 or email [email protected]

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Closing Date: 30th September, 2026

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Closing Date: 29 September 2026 11:59pm

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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St Vincent's Health Australia celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and supported.

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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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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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View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct

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St Vincent's Private Melbourne is a facility of St Vincent's Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

📌 Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics/PACU (Williamstown)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Williamstown