Clinical Lead | Registered Nurse

• Service development experience desired
  
• Establishment of HITH program
  
• Experience with managing day-to-day operations

About St Vincent’s Virtual & Home

St Vincent’s Virtual & Home programs are rapidly expanding, offering more people the opportunity to receive high-quality clinical care in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the broader St Vincent’s hospital and community care network, we are an experienced, supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to helping individuals leave hospital sooner, stay well at home, and achieve their personal health goals.


Guided by best practice, we are embracing new technology, innovative models of care and contemporary ways of working. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and establishment of a pioneering new service within the private healthcare sector, while being supported by the strength and reputation of St Vincent’s Health Australia.


About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse leader to lead the establishment of a new private Hospital in the Home (HITH) service in Sydney.


This is a hands-on clinical leadership role suited to a nurse with strong operational, governance and change management capability, and a passion for developing services that deliver safe, high-quality care beyond the hospital walls. While experience in Hospital in the Home or virtual care is highly regarded, we welcome applications from nursing leaders with acute or sub-acute management experience across hospital, community, home-based or virtual care settings, particularly those with demonstrated experience in service development and implementation.


Key Responsibilities

Program Establishment & Service Design

• Lead the establishment and operationalisation of a centralised HITH program for St Vincent’s private patients.
  
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and operational systems for referral management, patient onboarding, scheduling, subcontractor coordination and clinical care delivery.
  
• Design and embed fit-for-purpose, evidence-based models of care using human-centred design principles and strong clinician engagement.
  
• Establish clinical escalation pathways, including on-call and after-hours response models.
  
• Build the operational infrastructure required to deliver the service, including workforce models, rostering, training frameworks, procurement, consumables, fleet and ICT systems.
  
• Establish staff training, clinical competency, supervision and safety frameworks, including on-road staff safety monitoring.
  
• Actively promote Hospital in the Home services and grow the referral base across the St Vincent’s private hospital network.
  
• Collaborate with national Virtual & Home program leaders to align systems, processes and standards where appropriate.
  
• Provide strong change leadership throughout service establishment, fostering trust, engagement and clear communication.
  

Ongoing Operational & Clinical Leadership

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the HITH and Virtual & Home services, including clinical, workforce and financial oversight.
  
• Lead referral, intake and care coordination processes to ensure safe, timely and efficient service delivery.
  
• Deliver high-quality nursing care within scope of practice, including assessment, care planning, treatment, review and patient/carer education as required.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support service integration and performance.
  
• Drive continuous improvement, service development and innovation, including the integration of virtual care models.
  
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, talent development and succession planning.
  
• Provide visible safety leadership, ensuring WH&S risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately.
  
• Lead quality improvement, clinical governance and compliance activities in line with legislation, accreditation standards and industrial instruments.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, reporting and activity data in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
  
• Role-model and embed St Vincent’s Mission, Vision and Values across all areas of responsibility.

Your Contribution

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
  
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate nursing experience.
  
• Minimum 2 years nursing leadership or management experience in an acute, sub-acute, emergency, community, home-based or virtual care setting.
  
• Experience in Hospital in the Home, virtual care or community-based service delivery is highly regarded.
  
• Demonstrated experience in service establishment, service development or leading change in complex healthcare environments.
  
• Strong clinical governance, operational and stakeholder engagement capability.
  
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams.
  
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
  
• Successful completion and ongoing maintenance of Responsible Person screening checks.
  

What We Offer

• Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
  
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  
• Access to Fitness Passport (discounted gym and leisure memberships).
  
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a national organisation.
  
• An innovative, mission-driven culture that values learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Working at St Vincent’s Health Australia
St Vincent’s Health Australia is the largest diversified healthcare organisation in Australia’s not-for-profit Catholic health sector. We operate across private hospitals, public hospitals, aged care, and virtual and community services in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, research and education.


How to Apply
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For a copy of the Position Description, please contact TalenthealthVIC@svha.org.au and quote the JR number.

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