Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Part time and casual positions available

About St Vincent’s Hospital
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

St Vincent’s Emergency Department is a challenging, dynamic environment with a diverse range of patient presentations. The department includes 2 resuscitation bays, behaviour assessment room, 16 acute cubicles, Fast Track Clinic and a short stay unit.

The Emergency Department consists of 47 treatment spaces including Resuscitation, Acute Cubicles, Fast Track, Short Stay, and a Crisis Resource Hub focusing on mental health & drug and alcohol presentations. The Emergency Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery, Stroke, Cardiothoracic, Plastics & lower limb injuries.

About the Role

A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has acquired the  expert  knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies to prepare for expanded practice.  

The classification for this position will range between a NO1-NO2 ($143,208 - $145,927.60 base salary per annum, pro rata).

Duties

• Demonstrates excellence in advanced clinical nursing practice
• Delivers patient centred care and operates within a nursng model of holistic practice
• Maintains a focus on best patient outcomes
• Demonstrates developing competency within the scope of relevant, current and evidence based Clinical Practice Guidelines under the supervision/guidance of their Clinical Mentor
• Conducting advanced comprehensive patient assessment

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency Nursing (or equivalent)
• Masters Qualification in Emergency Nursing
• AHPRA Certificate
• Endorsed Nurse Practitioner or candidates pending AHPRA NP endorsement
• A course of study and undertaken clinical experience that, in the opinion of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, qualifies the nurse to use the title Nurse Practitioner

Benefits

• • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
  • Free car parking on the street or on-site for evening/weekend work.
  • 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

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter in one document

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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Closing Date:

8 January 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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