Registered Nurse (Grade 2)

St Vincent's Health Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Healthy work life balance

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking a motivated registered nurse with Colorectal, Urology and Gastroenterology experience for a part-time maternity leave position until 7 November 2027. You will manage patient wellbeing, administer medications, assist with procedures and support admissions and discharges.

The ward emphasizes multidisciplinary care, ongoing education and high standards of clinical practice, with salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of nursing.
• Current AHPRA registration without restrictions.
• Experience in Colorectal, Urology and Gastroenterology nursing desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Time management and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nurse care for patients in Colorectal, Urology and Gastroenterology.
• Manage the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Administer medication in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Assist with ward medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Support admission and discharge processes.
• Participate in ongoing education by attending training and study days.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor of nursing

Current AHPRA registration without restrictions

Job description

Job Description

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Part time (32 HPW) Maternity Leave position until 7th November 2027

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated registered nurse with experience in Colorectal, Urology and Gastroenterology. You would be responsible for providing comprehensive nurse care including, but not limited to:

• Managing the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Administration of medication in accordance with hospital procedures and policies
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out on the ward
• Effective admission & discharge processes in accordance with hospital or ward guidelines
• Participate in ongoing education by attending training and study days as required or requested

Classifications

Classifications for this position will range between YP3 – YP9 ($86,580.00 - $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of nursing
• Current AHPRA registration without restrictions
• Previous experience in Colorectal, Urology and Gastroenterology nursing is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated time management with ability to prioritise activities
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About 7 East 7 East is a 28 bed ward caring for patients under the Colorectal, Urology and Gastroenterology units. It is a fast‑paced ward with high acuity, admitting patients both electively and through the Emergency Department. The team is highly skilled and supportive with a strong focus on multidisciplinary care, education and research.

Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

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: 20 October 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/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

St Vincent’s Health Australia History

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.