Pathways to Practice Program - Registered Nurse, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney

Pathways to Practice Program - Registered Nurse, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney

Role title : Pathways to Practice Program - Registered Nurse (Year 2-8)

Role type : Max term contract, full time (12 months, until March 2027)

Department and location : Nursing Education and Development Centre (NEDC), St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

Salary : $76,065.92 to $101,299.48 + super

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

• The Pathway to Practice program (PPP) offers Registered Nurses currently working in other healthcare sectors the opportunity to return to the hospital setting after a short absence of up to 3 years, or to enter the hospital setting from their current subacute / non-hospital role.
• 12-month full-time program will consist of two clinical rotations, across a variety of services within St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Health Service.
• 24 / 7 rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts, further information on out PPP program can be found here.
• This unique initiative at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney aims to support professional growth while helping participants develop new skills and clinical expertise in a nurturing, learning-focused environment, where you will be supported and encouraged every step of the way.

About you

Why work at St Vincent’s?

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

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.

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.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025 .

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the About You section of this job advert, your reasons for applying for the program and how you meet the entry requirements. Please also provide a statement of service and if you would like to indicate a preference in the cover letter for rotations in medical, surgical, ED or ICU.

Shortlisting will occur immediately, as applications may close early if the maximum number of suitable applicants are sourced.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Interviews will commence between 24 November 2025 - 5 December 2025.

If you have any enquiries, please direct these to Fan Yang at : SVHS.TransitionPrograms@svha.org.au or via phone on 0283 822 602.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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