Registered Nurse - 4 East - Cardiothoracics & Respiratory

Multiple positions exist within 4 East, commencing August and September 2026:

• Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE): ongoing from 24/8/26.
• Fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE), to back fill parental leave: from 14/9/26-12/9/27.

About the Role
As a Grade 2 Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care whilst working in a team dedicated to continuous quality improvement. 4 East provides cardiac monitoring, management of intercostal drainage, temporary cardiac pacing, low dose inotropic support and care for respiratory patients.

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Experience in cardiac, respiratory or critical care nursing is desirable
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritise activities
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Graduate Certificate or postgraduate certificate in Cardiac or Critical Care Nursing is desired, but not essential

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About 4 EAST
4 East is a dynamic learning environment that will provide you with exposure to a range of advanced medical and surgical nursing skills. The unit cares for post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, pacemaker insertion, and a range of thoracic specific surgeries.

4 East provides cardiac monitoring, management of intercostal drainage, temporary cardiac pacing, low dose inotropic support and provides care for respiratory patients.

We are a proud ward committed to learning and professional development. We welcome staff who hold post graduate qualifications and offer a post graduate certificate together with Monash University. We encourage staff to obtain their Advance Life Support certificate.

4 East is considered a Critical Care Unit and has strong links with The Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cardiology and Coronary Care Units.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).