About this Registered Nurse role at St Vincent's Health Australia
Job Description:
Role title: Registered Nurse (Year 2 - 8)
Role type: Max term full time (until April 2027)
Department and location: Renal Ambulatory Care, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $86,183.34 - $114,771.98 + super
Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded 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 Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
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 the role
- The Renal Ambulatory Care (RAC) unit is made up of acute haemodialysis, satellite dialysis, peritoneal dialysis home training and renal clinics.
- Caring for inpatients and outpatients requiring renal replacement therapies - haemodialysis.
- Assess, plan, and deliver specialised nursing care for patients with kidney-related conditions, including those undergoing dialysis, by monitoring vital signs, fluid balance, and treatment responses.
- Educate and support patients and their families on managing chronic kidney disease, dialysis procedures, medications, and lifestyle adjustments, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Supported by a Renal CNC/TNP/NP, Renal Transplant CNC, Peritoneal Dialysis CNC, Renal Supportive Care CNC and Clinical Nurse Educator.
- The RAC unit operates Monday - Saturday 0700 - 2130 (AM + PM shifts) this role will be on a rotating roster.
About you
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
- Demonstrated experience in haemodialysis and acute care environments.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration and support within a team environment.
- Proven strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks within a complex setting.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical skills, exhibiting critical thinking and analytical judgment in daily nursing practice.
What we can offer you
- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
- World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
- Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
- Coming from NSW Health? Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
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.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 24 November 2026.
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.
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
