Pathway To Specialty Practice Prgm- Peri-op

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater Accelerate Your Nursing Career with Exclusive Dual-Sector Experience Commencing in February 2026
Are you a registered nurse (RN) and ready to fast-track your specialty nursing expertise? St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne offers ambitious early career nurses comprehensive experience across both private and public healthcare - all within one prestigious program.

The Pathway to Specialty Practice (PSP) Program (Peri-operative and Per-anaesthetics/PACU stream) delivers:

Dual expertise advantage - Master skills in both private and public settings across a broader range of specialities, becoming a highly versatile nursing professional

Premium specialty focus - Choose Peri-operative or Peri-anaesthetics/PACU streams

Strategic 12-month development - Comprehensive training elevating you from early career nurse to specialty-ready

Prime Melbourne locations - Work across Fitzroy and East Melbourne campuses
This isn't just another speciality program - it's your gateway to becoming a well-rounded specialty nurse with experience that opens doors across the entire healthcare sector.
Join a program that invests in your professional growth while providing the diverse clinical exposure that today's healthcare employers value most.

What Makes This Program Exceptional?

Structured Learning Journey - 12-month specialty immersion combining theory with hands-on clinical mastery

Two 6-Month Rotations - Private hospital + Public hospital

Work-Life Balance - Part-time schedule (8 days per fortnight) for optimal learning

Confident Start - Extended supernumerary time and comprehensive orientation

Expert Support - Direct access to education specialists and experienced nursing teams from both sectors

Premium Learning - Paid study days, simulation training, and real-world application

Guaranteed Employment - Successful completion leads directly to ongoing employment with St Vincent's Private Hospital
ABOUT YOU: The successful candidate will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Recently completed a minimum twelve month graduate nurse program or has recent acute care medical or surgical experience (minimum 12 months)
ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services.
We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery.
We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM: You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect.
We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay)
Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4 Good
A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

APPLY NOWIf this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now Your application must include:

Cover letter, including which stream you are applying to (Peri-operative or Anaesthetics/PACU)
Resume which includes two professional referees - names and contact details

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE: Program commences 2nd February 2026.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Elisha Raymer, Education Consultant Perioperative Services for a confidential discussion via email: ***************@svha.org.au
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS: Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.
You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

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