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Role title: Registered Nurse (Year 1 - 8)Role type: Permanent full timeDepartment and location: Xavier 8 South, St Vincents Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + super.Better and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincents Health Australia, Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About the role8 South is a 24-bed surgical ward delivering care across a diverse range of specialties including colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, ENT, surgical oncology, dental and trauma.The Short Stay Surgical Unit supports patients undergoing elective procedures, where you will play a key role in coordinating and leading the discharge process, ensuring patients are informed, prepared and supported to return home safely.Provide comprehensive post-operative care for patients following elective and emergency surgery, including those transferred from the Intensive Care Unit after complex surgical procedures or trauma.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary medical teams and Hospital in the Home services to support coordinated recovery and non-urgent follow-up care within the community.Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment while enjoying the autonomy to develop your clinical skills, exercise professional judgement and grow in your nursing practice.About youCurrently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centred careDemonstrated 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.Why work at St Vincents?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout the hospitalIn this role you will be based at St Vincents hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres 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 healthSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease 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 checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal opportunityWe 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 applyThe closing date for applications is 6 April 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.For more information and to apply, please click here.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.