Job Description:

• Fitzroy location

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Fixed Term, Part time positions available

About St Vincent’s Hospital

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. 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. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

St Vincent’s Emergency Department is a challenging, dynamic environment with a diverse range of patient presentations. The department includes 2 resuscitation bays, behaviour assessment room, 16 acute cubicles, Fast Track Clinic and a short stay unit.

The Emergency Department consists of 47 treatment spaces including Resuscitation, Acute Cubicles, Fast Track, Short Stay, and a Crisis Resource Hub focusing on mental health & drug and alcohol presentations. The Emergency Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery, Stroke, Cardiothoracic, Plastics & lower limb injuries.
 
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department team on a fixed term basis, full time or part time. You will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in the Emergency Department.
 
Duties
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings
• Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff
• Manage the physical and emotional well being of the patient
• Participate in mentor / preceptorship programs of junior nursing staff
• Participate in ongoing education and training

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum)
 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Completed Bachelor in Nursing Degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous nursing experience in an Emergency Department
• Experience as a registered nurse for 2 or more years
• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical nursing skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a team
 
Benefits
• 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!
• 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
 
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police

Closing Date:

27 February 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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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