About this Pre Admissions Nurse role at St Vincent's Health Australia
Job Description:
- Role Title: Registered Nurse
- Role Type: Permanent Part Time
- Department and Location: Anaesthetics and Recovery L3 Theatres St Vincents Private Hospital Sydney
- Salary Range: $41.45-58.40 AUD base per hour
Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world-class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high-acuity interventional suites, next-gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting-edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career.
Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
About your role:
Pre Operative Nurse coordinates and delivers pre-operative care, ensuring patients are clinically prepared, informed and ready for surgery while supporting efficient theatre operations and a positive patient experience
Admitting patients on the day of their procedure.
Completing pre-operative assessments and health checks.
Confirming medical history, medications, allergies and fasting status.
Ensuring consent forms and documentation are complete.
Taking observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
Preparing patients for surgery, including pre-operative medications and surgical site checks.
Providing information and reassurance to patients and families.
Liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and ward nurses.
Coordinating patient flow to ensure theatre lists run efficiently.
About You:
Valid registration with AHPRA.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Previous Anaesthetic and/or Recovery experience.
Demonstrate a commitment to providing patient centered care.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to do call.
Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care.
Why Work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s private hospital, Darlinghurst.
A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus
Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Questions please email: [email protected]
Closing Date:
16 October 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
