About this Clinical Nurse | Hospital In The Home role at St Vincent's Health Australia
Job Description:
Transform the Future of Healthcare
Deliver hospital-level care where it matters most - provide acute-equivalent care to patients in their homes through St Vincent's innovative Hospital in the Home (HITH) serviceS.
Enjoy true clinical autonomy with expert support - work independently in the community while being backed by an experienced multidisciplinary team of nurses, medical officers, allied health professionals and clinical leaders.
Flexible employment options - Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities based at St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst.
Work across a 7-day rotating roster - deliver care across a diverse patient population while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Join a growing service at the forefront of healthcare innovation - immediate and upcoming opportunities available within our expanding Care at Home portfolio.
St Vincent's Care at Home
At St Vincent's Health Australia, we're transforming the way healthcare is delivered through our expanding Care at Home portfolio.
As Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we are combining clinical excellence, virtual care and multidisciplinary collaboration to:
Deliver hospital-level care beyond traditional hospital settings.
Improve patient outcomes while reducing avoidable hospital admissions and length of stay.
Increase patient independence, choice and quality of life.
Build a more connected, innovative and sustainable healthcare system.
Our Hospital in the Home (HITH) service enables patients who would otherwise require hospital admission to safely receive acute-equivalent treatment in their homes, workplaces, residential aged care facilities, or through virtual care pathways.
This is more than a model of care. It's one of the most significant shifts occurring in Australian healthcare today.
About the Opportunity
We're seeking experienced Clinical Nurses to join our growing Hospital in the Home (HITH) team based at St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney.
As a HITH Clinical Nurse, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care outside traditional hospital walls, supporting patients with acute and complex healthcare needs in their preferred environment.
Working closely with Clinical Leads, Visiting Medical Officers, allied health professionals and community providers, you'll play a critical role in ensuring patients receive safe, coordinated and compassionate care while maintaining hospital-level clinical standards
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and clinical reviews.
Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
Deliver advanced nursing interventions, including IV therapies and complex wound management.
Monitor patients with acute and complex clinical needs and escalate care when appropriate.
Coordinate referrals, admissions, transitions of care and discharge planning.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery.
Educate and support patients, families and carers.
Participate in service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
Mentor and support new and junior team members.
About You
You're an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys building meaningful patient relationships and thrives in an environment that combines autonomy, innovation and clinical excellence.You are passionate about delivering high-quality care in the community and are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of connected healthcare.
You Will Bring
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum three (3) years' post-graduate nursing experience.
• Experience in community nursing and/or acute medical, surgical, emergency, ICU or critical care environments.
•Demonstrated experience managing patients with complex clinical needs and multiple co-morbidities.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
•Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using virtual care technologies.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence.
• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Highly Regarded
• Hospital in the Home (HITH), community nursing, virtual care or care-at-home experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing or related specialty areas.
• Experience contributing to service innovation, quality improvement or clinical projects.
Why Join St Vincent's Health Australia?
At St Vincent's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a national organisation committed to delivering compassionate care, advancing healthcare innovation and creating healthier communities.
• One Connected St Vincent's - Be part of an organisation transforming healthcare through innovation, collaboration and integrated care.
• Career Growth & Development - Access ongoing education, mentoring, professional development and career opportunities across our national network.
• Salary Packaging Benefits - Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,990 in salary packaging plus up to $2,650 in Meals & Entertainment benefits.
• Health & Wellbeing - Access Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Blue Light Card discounts and private health insurance discounts.
• Flexible Benefits - Competitive remuneration, on-call allowances, novated leasing options and additional annual leave purchase opportunities.
• Purpose-Driven Culture - Join an organisation grounded in Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Make a Difference Every Day
This is more than a Clinical Nurse role. It's an opportunity to redefine how hospital-level care is delivered, improve patient outcomes, and help shape the future of community-based healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Apply Now!!!
If you're passionate about innovation, community-based healthcare and delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Dionne Essenstam, Clinical Lead (Nursing), on 0423 065 653.
St Vincent's Health Australia celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive.
Closing Date:
30 September 2026 11:59pmReconciliation 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 [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
