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Accelerate Your Nursing Career with Exclusive Dual-Sector (Private and Public) ExperienceCommencing in February 2027 for Registered Nurses (RNs)
Ready to specialise?We'llhelp you get there.
Are youanRNand ready to fast-track your specialty nursingexpertise? St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne offers ambitiousearly career nursescomprehensive experience across both private and public healthcare,all within the one prestigious program.
The Pathway to Specialty Practice (PSP) ProgramPeri-operative and Per-anaesthetics)delivers:
Dualexpertiseadvantage-Master your skills in both private and public settingsacross a broader range of specialities, becoming a highly versatile nursing professional
Premium specialty focus-Choose between Peri-operative or Peri-anaesthetics/PACU streams
Strategic development-Comprehensive training to elevate you from early career nurseto specialty-ready
Prime Melbourne locations-Work across Fitzroy and East Melbourne campuses
Thisisn'tjust anotherspecialityprogram- this isyour gateway to becoming a well-rounded specialty nurse with experience that opens doors across the entire healthcare sector. You will be joining a program that invests in your professional growth while providing the diverse clinical exposure that today's healthcare employers value most.
Choose yourspecialitystream
Intraoperative(Instrument/Circulating) OR
Peri-anaesthetics(AnaestheticsPost-Anaesthetic Recovery)
What Makes This Program Exceptional?
Structured Learning Journey-12-month specialty immersion combining theory with hands-on clinical mastery
Two 6-Month Rotations-Private hospital + Public hospitalwithin the onenationalorganisation
Work-Life Balance-Part-time schedule (8 days per fortnight) foroptimallearning
Confident Start-Extended supernumerary time and comprehensive orientation
ExpertSupport-Direct access to education specialists and experienced nursing teams fromthe public and private sectors
Premium Learning-Paid study days, simulation training, and real-world application
Guaranteed Employment-Successful completion leads directly to ongoing employment with St Vincent's Private Hospital
IS THIS YOU?
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 12 months' recent acute care surgical experience (successful completion of a graduate nurse program)
ABOUT ST VINCENTS MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinicalprofessionalscare givers and support staffacross public and private health, are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic,medicaland surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety,well-beingand recovery. We are anot for profitCatholic private hospital whichoperatesacross four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne,Kewand Werribee.
WHY WORK FOR ST VINCENTS?
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful,collaborativeand learning environment.
Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, whooperateacross VIC,NSWand QLD
Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Optionto join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
A great worklife balance with options topurchaseadditionalleave
Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
Apply now - your specialty career starts here!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLYbutton now! Your application must include the following to be considered
Cover letter, including which stream you are applying to (Peri-operative or Anaesthetics/PACU)
Resume which includes two professional referees - names and contact details
Programcommences 1stFebruary 2027
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliationor get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required tocomply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
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/reconciliationor get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
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HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Ranran Ding, Education Consultant Perioperative Services for a confidential discussion via email: svphm.education.programs@svha.org.au
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job prior to the advertised closing date.
31 August 2026 11:59pm
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.
