Registered Nurse

Job Description:

• Role Title: Registered Nurse

• Role Type: Permanent Full-Time

• Department and Location: Medical Surgical, Mater Hospital

• Salary: 39.23 - 55.09 AUD base per hour+ super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep.  Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the Role

• Join the dynamic and progressive team in the Medical-Surgical Oncology Inpatient department at Mater Hospital, North Sydney

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients, working with specialists including Breast and GI surgeons and medical oncologists.

• Play a pivotal role in the delivery of cancer services, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support oncology patients.

• Collaborate closely with the Melanoma Institute Australia to ensure best practice care and patient outcomes.

• Deliver care in line with the Philosophy, Mission, and Values of St Vincent’s Health Australia and Mater Hospital policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the department, ensuring all patient care aligns with SVHA's commitment to excellence and safety.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration.

• Recent clinical experience as a registered nurse in a Medical-Surgical Oncology ward, or a strong desire to work in this area

• Strong computer literacy skills with demonstrated experience using health information systems

• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, and Infection Control, and their impact on patient care.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

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 Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

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 1st September 2026.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.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

1 September 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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