Job Description:

Role title:  Registered Nurse (Year 1 - 8)

Role type:  Permanent full time

Department and location:  PANDA Unit, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

Salary:  $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + super.

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Psychiatric, Alcohol and Non-Prescription Drug Assessment (PANDA) Unit is a medical inpatient ward for people presenting with alcohol and/or other substance intoxication or behavioural disturbance, together with co-existing medical, drug and alcohol, toxicological and/or mental health issues. 

• Provide trauma-informed care alongside comprehensive medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial assessments to determine the complexity of each patient’s needs.

• Foster a non-judgemental, psychologically safe environment that supports open communication and collaborative development of an individualised care plan.

• Liaise and refer to community outreach services and local NGOs to provide ongoing support and a more integrated care plan after hospital discharge.

• Support the development of strong, collaborative relationships with the Aboriginal Health Team, Mental Health services, Alcohol and Other Drug & Homeless Health Teams to support continuity of care.

• Focus on increasing patient engagement with community services and create sustainable treatment options to decrease the need for crisis presentations to the Emergency Department.

About you

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.

• Demonstrated 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 their daily practice as a registered nurse.

• Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres 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 health 

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.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

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.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 12 March 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. 

Please submit your resume.  A cover letter is welcome but not required.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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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