Grade 2 Registered Nurse, St Augustines

Job Description:

• Parental Leave back fill 0.8FTE until 21/3/2027
• Correctional Health – Fitzroy Location
• Acute Medical/Surgical Nursing

About the Department

St Augustine’s is a 10 bed ward located at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, providing tertiary care to male and female prisoners from the state of Victoria. St. Augustine’s is an acute medical and surgical ward providing pre-operative and post-operative care and also treats multiple medical conditions including gastrointestinal diseases, cancer and infectious diseases. The small team of dedicated clinicians strives to provide the highest level of care to the prisoner population to ensure the best possible health and social outcomes.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join our team on a permanent full time or part time basis. Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care within our team environment. You will also be responsible for your own professional development, for supporting and assisting your colleagues and facilitating achievement of specific KPI’s as developed for St Augustine’s.

Classifications for this position will range fromYP3 - YP9($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Duties

• Manage the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit
• Liaise with patient, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
• Care for and maintain specialty equipment
• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical skills and will maintain and further develop their level of clinical competence
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Minimum experience 3 years in medical or surgical nursing
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in an interdisciplinary environment
• Motivated and professional with exceptional communication and time management skills

What We Offer

· Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

· Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your access pass to a wide range of fitness facilities. We believe a healthy body supports a healthy mind.

· Access to exclusive discounts and promotions through our Foundation.

· We are dedicated to your professional development, offering regular opportunities to help reach your career goals.

· A culture of continuous improvement, where your contributions make a difference

· Work/life balance through flexible rostering

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.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
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.
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:

10 July 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 or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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