Grade 2 Registered Nurse - St Augustines

Job Description:
Permanent part time positions available
Correctional Health – Fitzroy Location
Excellent benefits including salary packaging!
About the Department
St Augustine’s is a 10-bed ward located at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, providing tertiary care to male and female prisoners from the state of Victoria. St. Augustine’s is an acute medical and surgical ward providing pre-operative and post-operative care and also treats multiple medical conditions including gastrointestinal diseases, cancer and infectious diseases. The small team of dedicated clinicians strives to provide the highest level of care to the prisoner population to ensure the best possible health and social outcomes.
About the Role
An opportunity exists for experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join our team on a permanent part-time basis. Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care within our team environment. You will be responsible for your own professional development.
Classifications for this position will range between YP3 – YP9 ($86,580.00 - $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata).
Duties
Manage the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit
Liaise with patient, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
Care for and maintain specialty equipment
Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical skills and will maintain and further develop their level of clinical competence
Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia
Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
Minimum experience 4 years in medical or surgical nursing
Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in an interdisciplinary environment
Motivated and professional with exceptional communication and time management skills
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is a leading teaching, research and tertiary referral health service providing a broad range of adult clinical services. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we are committed to delivering outstanding care to our community.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is identified. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, abilities and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. For more information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at St Vincent's, please visit our website. Successful applicants will be required to meet St Vincent's vaccination and immunisation requirements in accordance with relevant public health directions and organisational policy.
Closing Date:20 October 2026 11:59pm
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://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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