Registered Nurse

Job Description:
Sydney Private
Role title: Registered Nurse
Role type: Full Time - Perm Part Time available
Department and location: St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney
Salary: From $41.58 - $58.40 per hour + super depending on experience
Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world-class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high-acuity interventional suites, next-gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting-edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career.
Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
About the role
Deliver safe, patient-centred and evidence-based care that meets individual patient needs and goals.
Provide quality nursing care across a diverse range of surgical, medical and specialty services.
Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health teams to support positive patient outcomes.
Promote quality, safety and service excellence through effective clinical practice and continuous improvement.
Develop your clinical skills through professional development, teaching, mentoring and leadership opportunities.
Employment options: Permanent full-time, permanent part-time positions are available. Please state your preference.
About you
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years’ acute care nursing experience
Flexible and willing to work a range of shift patterns, including days and nights
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Passionate about delivering quality, patient-centred care and making a genuine difference to patients’ lives
ENT and Neurology experience highly regarded; Working Holiday Visa holders must have 6+ months remaining
What we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney
Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
World-Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas
Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic
Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility
Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
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.
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.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
How to apply
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.
Please submit your resume. A cover letter is welcome but not required.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:13 November 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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