Job Description: Role title: Registered Nurse (Year 1 - 8) Role type: Permanent full time Department and location: Xavier 8 North, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 super. Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our 30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role Xavier 8 North is a surgical ward, supporting patients across specialties including orthopaedics, plastic surgery, urology, and gynaecology. Deliver specialised post-operative care for patients following elective and emergency procedures, including those transferred from ICU after complex surgery or trauma. Evidence-based nursing care to people of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds, including individuals, families, and communities. Develop and apply essential surgical nursing skills to ensure patient safety and continuity of care from admission through to discharge. Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team while also demonstrating autonomy and clinical independence in practice. About you Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency. Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in your daily practice. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 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. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. 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. How to apply The closing date for applications is 4 May 2026 . 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. 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 or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
