Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic and Respiratory

Job Description:
Fitzroy location
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Permanent, Part Time, (32 hours per week)
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. Part of Australia's largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network, St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
About the role:
You are an experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurse with previous cardiothoracic and/or respiratory experience. You will be responsible for the delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring his/her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge.
Classifications for this position will range between YP3 – YP9 ($86,580.00 - $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata).
Duties
Perform patient assessments, monitor clinical status and escalate deterioration appropriately.
Support the management of complex respiratory conditions and post-operative cardiothoracic care.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Contribute to patient and family education, discharge planning and ongoing care coordination.
Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiothoracic and respiratory patients across the continuum of care.
Your contribution
Bachelor of Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate
Post graduate qualification (Cardiothoracic, Cardiology or equivalent critical care area)
Minimum 5 years nursing experience - Cardiothoracic preferred
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current
What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
About us
4 East is a 20-bed mixed cardiothoracic and respiratory ward, caring for patients undergoing elective and emergency Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. The ward has strong links with the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cardiology and Cardiac Investigation Unit, Oncology and Palliative Care teams. 4 East is a high acuity unit supported by a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. 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. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
Queries can be directed to stephanie.fithall@svha.org.au
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Closing Date:14 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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