Fixed -Term Role until 30th June 2026
Excellent employee benefits
Evenings and weekend work available on rotating roster
Building Better Care, Together!
For over a century, St Vincent’s Hospital has been a cornerstone of Victorian healthcare. Now, we’re growing again—with a stunning, state-of-the-art 12-level tower at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy. This exciting expansion means greater access to world-class specialists, cutting-edge technologies, and life-saving care for our community.
As part of St Vincent’s Private Melbourne, a not-for-profit Catholic hospital under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, we operate across four key locations: Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee. We’re proud of our mission-driven care and our commitment to excellence.
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Perioperative Setup Enrolled and Registered Nurse to join our warm and dynamic Perioperative team.
In this role, you’ll:
Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients before and after surgery
Work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team
Apply your knowledge of day surgery processes and procedures
Communicate confidently and clearly with patients, families, and colleagues
Our team has recently moved into a brand new, purpose-built unit—a modern, inspiring environment where your skills and contributions will truly shine.
WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
ABOUT YOU:
As an experienced and detail-oriented Enrolled or Registered Nurse in a perioperative setting, you will bring the following strengths:
Demonstrate efficiency and accuracy in setting up theatres for surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and consumables are prepared and available in line with surgical requirements and aseptic principles.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, maintaining focus and adaptability amidst changing surgical schedules and clinical needs.
Possess a sound understanding of surgical instrumentation, infection prevention, and safe handling practices to support optimal patient outcomes.
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff, contributing to a well-coordinated and seamless perioperative experience.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate equipment logs, stock rotation, and instrument tracking – experience with Meditech or similar clinical systems is highly regarded.
Champion patient safety and uphold high standards of care through adherence to hospital policies, WHS protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
Embody the values of compassion, respect, and integrity, aligning your daily practice with the mission and vision of SVPHM.
APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:
Cover Letter
Resume
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.
REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Christine Pirotta on 0404 294 142 .
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