Perioperative Introduction Program; Graduate/Experienced Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Health Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and travel discounts

Blue Light Card benefits

Salary packaging options

Overtime pay

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking motivated Registered Nurses to join the Perioperative Introduction Program on a permanent part-time basis (30 hours per week). Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced RN, this program provides the ideal foundation for perioperative nursing.

Join Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Closing date: 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to work in a rotating roster including weeknights and weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and professional conduct.
• Commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care in perioperative settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe patient care.
• Participate in the Perioperative Introduction Program and on-call rotations where applicable.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Team player

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

SVPHT Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP) Registered Nurse Opportunities

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP) on a permanent part-time basis (30 hours per week). Whether you are a new graduate looking to begin your nursing career in a specialty area or an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a new challenge, this program provides the ideal foundation for success in perioperative nursing.

Things that work for us

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Willingness to be a positive team member with an attitude to support others and problem solve efficiently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements
• Possess critical thinking, and time management skills whilst working in a dynamic and fast paced clinical environment
• Focus, to deliver patient centred, evidence-based care
• Ability to participate in a rotating roster, including weeknights and weekend on-call requirements where applicable

Things that work for you

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent's Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank

Join Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

About our hospital

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Mission and Values

As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent's aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always. St Vincent's is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work. 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 Mission and Values - Reconciliation

Employment Conditions

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card). For further information about St Vincent's commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct. St Vincent's 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 and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Application Requirements

1. Cover Letter Please address each of the following headings in your cover letter: •About Me Provide a brief introduction to yourself. •Interest in Perioperative Nursing (200-400 words) Explain why perioperative nursing interests you and why you are interested in this program. Previous perioperative experience is not essential. •Living Our Values (200-400 words) Describe a specific workplace or clinical placement experience where you demonstrated the St Vincent's values of Justice and Excellence. •G.R.I.T. (200-400 words) Provide examples of how you have demonstrated: Growth Resilience Integrity Tenacity •Managing Academic Commitments Outline the strategies you will use to successfully balance shift work and the theoretical requirements of the program. •Flexibility and Shift Work Demonstrate your ability to: Work a flexible rotating roster Undertake reasonable overtime when required Participate in on-call responsibilities Reside within approximately 20 minutes of the hospital when undertaking on-call duties
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Your CV must include your AHPRA registration number
3. Work Rights Documentation Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, including visa documentation where applicable.
4. Academic Transcript Not required for Registered Nurses with two or more years of post-registration experience.
5. Two of your most recent Interim and final ANSATs Not required for Registered Nurses with two or more years of post-registration experience.

Contact Details

Paula Deignan-Ekelund | Clinical Nurse Consultant Education | [e-mail] When emailing please include PIP and your name in the subject line.

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 [e-mail]

Closing Date

Closing Date: 12 October 2026 11:59pm

VPD

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia 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. SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role.