Registered Nurse (Inner West Council)

Job Description: Role title: Registered Nurse (Year 2
- 8) Role type: Permanent full time Department and location: Cardiothoracic surgical medical and Transplantation, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $78,346.12
- $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
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within a specialised cardiothoracic, transplant and respiratory unit, including a 6-bed High Dependency Unit and 22-bed inpatient ward.
- Deliver clinical care to patients requiring complex cardiac and respiratory management, including cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and sleep disorder support.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Clinical Nurse Educators, to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care delivery.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, including cardiothoracic, heart and lung transplant, and interventional cardiology postgraduate education programs.
- Contribute to a supportive and innovative healthcare environment that values excellence, integrity, diversity and continuous improvement in patient outcomes. About you
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
- Minimum 12 months acute hospital nursing experience (Cardiothoracic experience desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment
- Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in your daily practice 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
- Moving from NSW Health? Your eligible accrued leave entitlements will be transferred over. (As restrictions apply to the amount and type of leave that can transfer, feel free to discuss this with our team during the recruitment process) 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 Current 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 11 June 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. 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 or get in contact at Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qxh9n