Role title: Pathways to Practice Program - Registered Nurse (Year 2 - 8)
Role type: Max term contract, full time (12 months, 07 September 2026 to 05 September 2027)
Department and location: Nursing Education and Development Centre (NEDC), St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $78,346.12 to $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
The Pathway to Practice program (PPP) offers Registered Nurses currently working in other healthcare sectors the opportunity to return to the hospital setting after a short absence of up to 2 years, or to enter the hospital setting from their current subacute/non-hospital role.
12-month full-time program will consist of two clinical rotations, across a variety of services within St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Health Service.
24/7 rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts, further information on out PPP program can be found here.
This unique initiative at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney aims to support professional growth while helping participants develop new skills and clinical expertise in a nurturing, learning-focused environment, where you will be supported and encouraged every step of the way.
Offering extended orientation, weekly CPD sessions, clinical skill sessions and supervision and one additional day off per month.
About you
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) without conditions or notations with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Equivalent of a minimum 12 months full-time Australian Registered nursing experience in the subacute/non-hospital sector, e.g., community nursing, aged care, mental health or primary care.
A Registered Nurse returning to practice in the hospital acute setting after an absence of between 1 – 2 years. Must not be currently employed in or have worked in the acute/hospital nursing sector in the last 12 months.
An overseas trained Registered Nurse who has met AHPRA requirements for registration as Registered Nurse in Australia and has at least 12 months full time acute experience in their country of origin, and less than 12 months nursing experience in Australia. 12 months full time service is equivalent to 1982 hours of paid work.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality patient care within a multidisciplinary health care team.
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 their daily practice as a registered nurse.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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 16 June 2026
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the “About You” section of this advertisement, outlining your reasons for applying to the program and demonstrating how you meet the entry requirements.
If you would like to indicate a preference for rotations in Medical, Surgical, Emergency Department (ED), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within your cover letter. Please also provide a statement of service.
Shortlisting will occur immediately, as applications may close early if the maximum number of suitable applicants are sourced.
Interviews will commence between 7 July - 17 July 2026 You will be notified of the outcome by the beginning of August 2026.
St Vincent’s Transition Program Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 2ndJune 2026 at 1600 - 1730 Please register your interest here.
If you have any enquiries, please direct these to Fan Yang at: SVHS.TransitionPrograms@svha.org.au or via phone on 02 8382 2602.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
