Job Description:
SVPHT Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP)
Registered Nurse Opportunities | Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome
About the role:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP) on a permanent part-time basis (30 hours per week).
Whether you are a new graduate looking to begin your nursing career in a specialty area or an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a new challenge, this program provides the ideal foundation for success in perioperative nursing.
Things that work for us:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Willingness to be a positive team member with an attitude to support others and problem solve efficiently.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements
Possess critical thinking, and time management skills whilst working in a dynamic and fast paced clinical environment
Focus, to deliver patient centred, evidence-based care
Ability to participate in a rotating roster, including weeknights and weekend on-call requirements
where applicable
Things that work for you:
Retail and Travel Discounts;
Blue light card
a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Valuable Guys, Samsung),
JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits
,
airport lounge
membership discounts
Financial Wellbeing:
Salary packaging
options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
, competitive hourly rates
and
paid approved overtime
Health and Wellbeing:
Employee Assistance Program
for staff and their families,
fitness passport
,
free uniforms
& annual
flu vaccination
, ability to
purchase annual leave
,
discounted hospital admissions
at any St Vincent's Private Hospital,
discounted private health insurance
through Bupa or Medibank
Join Australia's
largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services
About our hospital:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs.
We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients.
Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation.




We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services.
Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Mission and Values:
As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent's aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always.
St Vincent's is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.
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
Mission and Values - Reconciliation
Respectfully, no agencies please.
APPLY NOW!
Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card).
For further information about St Vincent's commitment to Child Safety, visit
St Vincent's Code of Conduct
.
St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.
Application Requirements
Your application must include the following:
1. Cover Letter
Please address each of the following headings in your cover letter:
·
About Me
Provide a brief introduction to yourself.
·
Interest in Perioperative Nursing ******** words)
Explain why perioperative nursing interests you and why you are interested in this program.
Previous perioperative experience is not essential.
·
Living Our Values ******** words)
Describe a specific workplace or clinical placement experience where you demonstrated the St Vincent's values of
Justice
and
Excellence
.
·
G.R.I.T. ******** words)
Provide examples of how you have demonstrated:
Growth
Resilience
Integrity
Tenacity
·
Managing Academic Commitments
Outline the strategies you will use to successfully balance shift work and the theoretical requirements of the program.
·
Flexibility and Shift Work




Demonstrate your ability to:
Work a flexible rotating roster
Undertake reasonable overtime when required
Participate in on-call responsibilities
Reside within approximately 20 minutes of the hospital when undertaking on-call duties
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Your CV must include your
AHPRA registration number
3. Work Rights Documentation
Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, including visa documentation where applicable.
4. Academic Transcript
Not required for Registered Nurses with two or more years of post-registration experience.
5. Two of your most recent Interim and final ANSATs
Not required for Registered Nurses with two or more years of post-registration experience.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about developing a rewarding career in perioperative nursing, we encourage you to apply.
Contact Details
Paula Deignan-Ekelund | Clinical Nurse Consultant Education |
******
When emailing please include
PIP
and your name in the subject line.
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
://
or get in contact at
******
View Reconciliation Action Plan
VPD:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.
SVHA
generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role.
Closing Date:
12 October *******: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
://
or get in contact at
******
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
View Code of Conduct

📌 Perioperative Introduction Program; Graduate/Experienced Registered Nurse (Toowoomba)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Toowoomba