Registered Nurse - Recovery Unit (Years 1-8)

About the role

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Recovery Unit (Years 1-8) in the Operating Theatres department. This is a permanent full-time position on a 7-day rotating roster covering shifts from 07:30 to 22:00, with on-call overnight requirements. The salary range is $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients after surgery and anaesthesia, identify their individual nursing needs and monitor their health status.
• Develop and provide nursing care in collaboration with the patient and the multidisciplinary team, then evaluate progress and outcomes.
• Coordinate ongoing care and arrange communication, referrals and consultations with anaesthetists, surgeons, other health professionals and relevant services.
• Take a leadership role in coordinating nursing care within the Recovery Unit, working independently and with the multidisciplinary team.
• Delegate care to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Workers, taking into account their education, training and competence, while remaining accountable for the RN's own actions and delegations.

Required profile

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated experience in an acute care setting such as operating theatres or another relevant area.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of integrating theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in daily practice.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise competing workloads in a complex environment.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Participation in a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan and Victor Chang institutes.
• Study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships for professional advancement.
• Fitness Passport, discounted private health and cultural recognitions and celebrations.
• For NSW Health staff, smooth transfer of qualifying service and leave entitlements.
• Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates, decided on application.

Applications close on 10 November 2026; shortlisting starts immediately and the advert may close early. Candidates must submit a resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements listed in the advert. The position is not open to recruitment agencies.