Transition to Specialty Practice Program Registered Nurse

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We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.

The Role:

We are seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to participate in our Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program at St. Vincents Private Hospital Sydney starting July2026.

The 12-month program is open to both recently graduated nurses as well as experienced nurses seeking to change specialties or move from a non-acute setting to the acute hospitalenvironment. The TSP program aims to develop clinical skills support professional growth and encourage reflective practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Standards for Practice. The program offers two streams: medical/surgical wards and the perioperative suite. Flexible work options are available including full-time (5 days/week 40 hours) and part-time (4 days/week 32 hours). ENs commencing a Bachelor of Nursing in 2027 may also reduce their hours during semester periods to support study and clinical placement commitments.

As a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team you will have access to learning and development activities exposure to the latest surgical and medical approaches new technologies and integrated patient care methods. We offer a respectful collaborative and learning environment with professional advancement opportunities and a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15900 per year. Salary packaging helps to lower your taxable income and increases your take-home pay with increased benefits for full-time employees such as reduction to rent or mortgage payments vehicle leasing and a meal entertainment card.

• Access to negotiated discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport) private health insurance and pharmacy services

• A comprehensive orientation program and supernumerary days

• Allocated professional development study days and monthly Clinical Supervision

• Clinical Nurse Educators in every unit

• Be part of one of the highest-ranked private hospitals for patient experience recognised nationally and internationally.

ABOUT YOU:

The TSP program is designed to support your transition and develop your nursing capability enabling you to practise competently in an acute care setting.

Your skills will include:

• Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration.

• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills critical thinking and analysis in your daily practice as a Registered Nurse / Enrolled NurseorStudent nurse.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.

• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.

• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL SYDNEY

St Vincents Private Hospital Sydney is located in the heart of the well-known St Vincents Health Campus in Darlinghurst and co-located with St Vincents Hospital Sydney and research centres including the Garvan Institute of Medical Research The Kinghorn Cancer Centre and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Our co-location creates cross-campus opportunities for all aspects of our health care business and the staff who work in it. We have recently completed a major redevelopment and refurbishment which has transformed our facilities to include additional patient accommodation consulting suites operating theatres both inpatient and day rehabilitation services with start-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool and a new ambulatory care centre.

We take pride in being a premier not for profit private acute care facility with 310 beds dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Our in-patients are welcomed to the comfort of well-appointed single rooms featuring private en-suite facilities. Our hospital features state-of-the-art infrastructure with 16 advanced operating theatres across two levels including a cutting-edge hybrid theatre. Complementing our surgical and medical services is a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit to support our complex medical and surgical services.

Our team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals work closely with our highly regarded medical specialists to deliver outstanding patient care across all our services. We are well known for being leaders in precision surgery and innovative treatments for complex medical and surgical conditions and aim to continually push the boundaries to improve patient outcomes.

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
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.

Apply now!
If this is the ideal role for you apply today! Applications close03/05/2026.

Your application must include:

• Cover Letter that is no longer than one page in length with responses to the below:

• In what year did you graduate and in what year were you first registered as a nurse in Australia

• Current Position / Facility (if currently working in a RN/EN role)

• Stream interest - Please indicate if you have a preference for medical/surgical perioperative or no particular preference

• Why did you select Nursing as your chosen career

• Why do you want to join the SVPHS Transition to Specialty Practice Program We love AI and how helpful it canbe but wewant to hearfromabout you/ from you - not AI!

• A copy of your CV/Resume

• Supply minimum of two referees including email address and mobile contactfor each

Interviews will be heldbetween3rdand 5thJune 2026.

Any questions

Please contact the Learning & Development team onor