Registered Nurse Cardiology/Cardiothoracic

About the role

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, a tertiary private hospital in Darlinghurst founded in 1857, is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Cardiology/Cardiothoracic unit. The role offers safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care across surgical, medical and specialty services, with collaboration across nursing, medical and allied health teams. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time positions are available.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centred and evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs and goals
• Provide quality nursing care across a range of surgical, medical and specialty services
• Work with nursing, medical and allied health teams to support positive patient outcomes
• Promote quality, safety and service excellence through clinical practice and continuous improvement
• Develop clinical skills through professional development, teaching, mentoring and leadership opportunities

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years' acute care nursing experience
• Current or recent Cardiology or Cardiothoracic experience
• Flexible and willing to work a range of shift patterns, including days and nights
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold an Australia visa granting work rights for the role (visa sponsorship not available)

Required skills

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of patient care
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Passion for patient-centred care

What we offer

• Pay from $41.58 to $58.40 per hour, plus superannuation depending on experience
• Not-for-profit salary packaging: pre-tax savings of up to $15,900 for living costs and $2,650 for dining and entertainment
• Funded postgraduate pathways and clinical education programs
• Private-room en-suite facility and mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Fitness Passport, discounted private health and cultural recognitions

Applications close on 12 November 2026; shortlisting starts immediately. Apply with a resume and a brief cover letter, and the role is not open to recruitment agencies.