Registered Nurse- Cardiac Ward

St Vincent's Health Australia; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Maternity Excellence

Surgical Innovation

Oncology Leadership

Safe Staffing

Growth and scholarships

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

The Mater Hospital at North Sydney seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Cardiac Ward. You will deliver expert nursing care for patients with acute cardiac conditions and post-operative neurosurgical care in a premier private hospital setting.

Role is permanent full-time or part-time with a 24/7 rotating roster. NMBA registration is required, with opportunities to grow in a renowned centre of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse (Australia).
• Clinical experience in cardiology, neurosurgery, acute medical and/or critical care environments.
• Strong skills in complex clinical assessment, critical thinking and rapid escalation.
• Exceptional communication, time management and patient-centred teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical nursing care to patients with acute cardiac conditions and complex neurosurgical interventions.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry, and manage specialised cardiac medications.
• Perform neurological assessments (GCS monitoring, neurovascular checks) and manage post-operative spinal/cranial patients.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, neurosurgeons, allied health professionals, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and their families on post-procedure recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term health management.

Skills

NMBA registration

Cardiology

Neurosurgery

Critical care

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Registered Nurse

Role Type: Permanent Full time and Part time

Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster

Location: Cardiac Ward, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

Salary: 41.58-58.40 AUD base per hour +super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading- edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education. We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are travelling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

About the Role

• You will provide expert clinical nursing care to patients with acute cardiac conditions and complex neurosurgical interventions.
• You will monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry, and manage specialised cardiac medications.
• You will perform neurological assessments (GCS monitoring, neurovascular checks) and manage post-operative spinal/cranial patients.
• You will collaborate closely with cardiologists, neurosurgeons, allied health professionals, and the multidisciplinary team.
• You will educate patients and their families on post-procedure recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term health management.

About You

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical experience in cardiology, neurosurgery, acute medical and/ or critical care environments.
• Strong skills in complex clinical assessment, critical thinking and rapid escalation.
• Exceptional communication, time management and patient-centred teamwork skills.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• 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.

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.

Reconciliation Action Plan

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.

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.