Job Description

Permanent night shift part time and full time positions available

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Fitzroy location

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Challenging and rewarding work workplace

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About St Vincent's Hospital

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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

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About the Department

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St Vincent's Emergency Department is a challenging, dynamic environment with a diverse range of patient presentations. The department includes 2 resuscitation bays, behaviour assessment room, 16 acute cubicles, Fast Track Clinic and a short stay unit.

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The Emergency Department consists of 47 treatment spaces including Resuscitation, Acute Cubicles, Fast Track, Short Stay, and a Crisis Resource Hub focusing on mental health & drug and alcohol presentations. The Emergency Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery, Stroke, Cardiothoracic, Plastics & lower limb injuries.

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About the Role

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An opportunity currently exists for motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department team on a permanent night shift fixed term basis, full time or part time.



You will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in the Emergency Department.

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Duties

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- Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings
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- Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff
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- Manage the physical and emotional well being of the patient
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- Participate in mentor / preceptorship programs of junior nursing staff
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- Participate in ongoing education and training
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Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum)

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience

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- Completed Bachelor in Nursing Degree
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- Current AHPRA registration
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- Previous nursing experience in an Emergency Department
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- Experience as a registered nurse for 2 or more years
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- Demonstrate 'best practice' clinical nursing skills and knowledge
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- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a team
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Benefits

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- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
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- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
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- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
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- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
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- In the heart of Fitzroy,



CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
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- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
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- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
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- Culture of continuous improvement
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All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police

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We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

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SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

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This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

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Closing Date: 9 October 2026 11:59pm

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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.

📌 Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Emergency Department (Permanent Night Shift) (Victoria)
🏢 Svha
📍 Victoria