Job Description:

Multiple positions exist within 4 East, commencing August and September 2026:

Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE): ongoing from 24/8/26.
Fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE), to back fill parental leave: from 14/9/26-12/9/27.

About the Role
As a Grade 2 Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care whilst working in a team dedicated to continuous quality improvement. 4 East provides cardiac monitoring, management of intercostal drainage, temporary cardiac pacing, low dose inotropic support and care for respiratory patients.

Provide holistic nursing care to patients on 4 East
Liaise with patients, patient’s family, medical and multidisciplinary staff as required
Act as a role model and provide support to junior nursing staff
Actively participate and contribute to all departmental quality improvements as required
Participate in ongoing education by attend training and study days as required or requested

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Your Contribution

Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
Experience in cardiac, respiratory or critical care nursing is desirable
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritise activities
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
Graduate Certificate or postgraduate certificate in Cardiac or Critical Care Nursing is desired, but not essential

What we offer

Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement

About 4 EAST

4 East is a dynamic learning environment that will provide you with exposure to a range of advanced medical and surgical nursing skills. The unit cares for post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, pacemaker insertion, and a range of thoracic specific surgeries.

4 East provides cardiac monitoring, management of intercostal drainage, temporary cardiac pacing, low dose inotropic support and provides care for respiratory patients.

We are a proud ward committed to learning and professional development. We welcome staff who hold post graduate qualifications and offer a post graduate certificate together with Monash University. We encourage staff to obtain their Advance Life Support certificate.

4 East is considered a Critical Care Unit and has strong links with The Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cardiology and Coronary Care Units.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Review the following documents:

JR121259_Grade 2 RN - 4 East PD - July 2021.pdf

Closing Date:

10 July 2026 11:59pm

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