Pre Admissions Nurse

St Vincent'S Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Private health insurance

Salary sacrifice program

Educational development

Paid study leave

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is seeking a Pre-Operative Nurse to coordinate and deliver pre‑operative care, prepare patients for surgery, and support efficient theatre operations. You will admit patients, complete health checks, confirm medical history, medications, allergies, and liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and ward nurses.

Valid AHPRA registration and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing are required, with anaesthetic or recovery experience and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Valid registration with AHPRA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous Anaesthetic and/or Recovery experience.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients on the day of their procedure.
• Coordinating pre‑operative assessments and health checks.
• Preparing patients for surgery, including pre‑operative medications and site checks.
• Liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and ward nurses.
• Coordinating patient flow to ensure theatre lists run efficiently.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Bachelor in Nursing

Anaesthetic experience

Patient‑centred care

Team collaboration

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Department and Location

• Anaesthetics and Recovery L3 Theatres St Vincents Private Hospital Sydney
• Salary Range: $ AUD base per hour

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world‑class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world‑class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high‑acuity interventional suites, next‑gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting‑edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high‑frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About your role

Pre Operative Nurse coordinates and delivers pre‑operative care, ensuring patients are clinically prepared, informed and ready for surgery while supporting efficient theatre operations and a positive patient experience

Admitting patients on the day of their procedure.

Completing pre‑operative assessments and health checks.

Confirming medical history, medications, allergies and fasting status.

Ensuring consent forms and documentation are complete.

Preparing patients for surgery, including pre‑operative medications and surgical site checks.

Providing information and reassurance to patients and families.

Liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and ward nurses.

Coordinating patient flow to ensure theatre lists run efficiently.

About You

• Valid registration with AHPRA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous Anaesthetic and/or Recovery experience.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing patient centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.

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 private hospital, Darlinghurst.

A state‑of‑the‑art hospital in a beautiful inner‑city location.

Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches.

Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus.

Groundbreaking technologies, including world‑first robotic‑assisted surgeries.

Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental 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.

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.

Closing date

17th October 2026