Grade 2 Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

St Georges Hospital in Kew, part of St Vincent's Health Australia, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the GEM Unit. You will join a compassionate, interdisciplinary team and lead nursing practices to support older patients throughout their care journey.

We value person-centred care, collaboration, and professional growth. This fixed-term, full-time role offers exposure to subacute/geriatric care and a supportive leadership culture.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA.
• A passion and dedication to providing exceptional care to older persons.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Previous clinical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative, supportive, and highly functioning interdisciplinary team.
• Lead and develop exceptional clinical nursing practices.
• Provide exceptional holistic care to older persons, with a strong focus on supporting the patient throughout their journey.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Holistic patient care

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing Registration with AHPRA

Job description

Job Description

• 1.0 EFT available on a fixed term basis until 16/11/2027
• St Georges Hospital, Kew
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit

A Place for compassionate care: The GEM Unit offers specialised care of older people, with a focus on comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment and management of medical, physical, psychological and social issues associated with the ageing process.

Our unit is located at St Georges Hospital in the Kew.

Our nursing team is pivotal to the success of the broader, high performing interdisciplinary team, achieving ambitious outcomes while supporting the flow of patients throughout the broader organisation.

We are a vital part of SVHM's Subacute & Community Services, a key clinical program of SVHM and the broader St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA) Public Hospital division.

About the Role

Join us in transforming lives.

As a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Work with a collaborative, supportive, and highly functioning interdisciplinary team
• Lead and develop exceptional clinical nursing practices
• Provide exceptional holistic care to older persons, with a strong focus on supporting the patient throughout their journey

Unleash your potential. We are committed to your professional growth. You will be part of an incredible team that supports and challenges you to be your best. As you provide care in this challenging yet rewarding environment, you will evolve both personally and professionally.

About You

Empathy and Expertise

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse with a background in sub-acute or acute care. Your unwavering commitment to a person-centred approach to care will empower patients to achieve their health goals and enhance their overall well-being. Demonstrating collaborative care, a positive work attitude and excellence in practice, you will thrive on the unique and varied needs of our patient cohort, striving to provide the highest standard of care.

Qualification and Commitment

• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• A passion and dedication to providing exceptional care to older persons
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage with all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Previous clinical experience is desirable

What we Offer

• A culture of continuous improvement, where your contributions make a difference
• A supportive senior leadership team
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date: 14 November 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

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About St Vincent's Health Australia

St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.

From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.

The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.