St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney

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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney is a 310-bed acute care facility offering highly specialised surgical and medical services. Our facilities are comprised of 16 operating theatres including dedicated robotic theatre, cardiac catheter laboratory, 12-bed intensive care unit, same day surgery centre, post-anaesthetic care unit and 4-bed acute stroke service. Our core specialities include, orthopae

dics, heart and lung surgery, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services and mental health.

For many years, Cana Communities' Teresa House on Cleveland Street, Redfern, offered a vital lifeline: a bed, a meal, an...
22/07/2025

For many years, Cana Communities' Teresa House on Cleveland Street, Redfern, offered a vital lifeline: a bed, a meal, and shelter for those in need. It was a true community effort, with dedicated volunteers even handling laundry from their homes.

When COVID-19 forced Teresa House to close, a new opportunity arose two years later with the emergence of St Francis House. Unfortunately, the previous laundry volunteers were no longer available. Cana Communities reached out to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney to step in and assist with St Francis’ House linen and laundry services.

We are proud to now provide approximately 45 sets of linen (sheets, pillow slips, blankets, and towels) each week for St Francis House. This partnership is a testament to community and collaboration - and we are thrilled to help make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Today, we proudly celebrate the Feast Day of Venerable Mary Aikenhead, the visionary founder of the Congregation of the ...
22/07/2025

Today, we proudly celebrate the Feast Day of Venerable Mary Aikenhead, the visionary founder of the Congregation of the Religious Sisters of Charity. Mary Frances Aikenhead started schools and eventually realised her great dream: a hospital for the poor where they would be treated with love and dignity – St Vincent’s.

Her incredible work, and that of the Sisters of Charity, continues to thrive in our hospital today. We are immensely proud of our dedicated staff and volunteers who uphold this ministry of healthcare.

Learn more about St Vincent’s Health Australia's rich 160-year (plus!) history and the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity on our website: https://www.svph.org.au/about

21/07/2025

For the first time, a targeted treatment for cholangiocarcinoma, otherwise known as bile duct cancer, is now listed on the PBS - offering real hope to Australians facing this aggressive disease.

St Vincent’s Sydney Associate Professor Hao Wen Sim was involved in the clinical trials and says the results are significant: “We’ve seen about a 50% reduction in the rate of death events, so quite a striking signal for this type of medication.”

Watch the full story via 9 News

We recently welcomed back our 1985 Nursing Alumni to celebrate 40 years since completing their training at St Vincent’s....
17/07/2025

We recently welcomed back our 1985 Nursing Alumni to celebrate 40 years since completing their training at St Vincent’s. It was a moving milestone - filled with warm reunions, memories, and gratitude for the care and compassion these incredible nurses have shown to our community. They are part of a proud tradition that stretches back to 1882, when our School of Nursing was founded.

The early ‘80s were a defining era for healthcare at St Vincent’s. From pioneering HIV/AIDS care to the country’s first adult bone marrow transplant, nurses were at the heart of these innovations. Many alumni reflected on their time here during major national moments - from the launch of Medicare and Dr Victor Chang’s first heart transplant to pioneering Australia’s first clean needle program. Through it all, the strength, skill, and empathy of our nurses helped shape the legacy we carry forward today.

We were honoured to be joined on the day by Sister Clare Nolan rsc, whose presence reminded us of the enduring mission at the heart of St Vincent’s. Though much has changed, our commitment to nursing excellence has only deepened.

Thank you to the nurses of ‘85 for the standard you set - and for continuing to be part of our St Vincent’s story.

For the fifth consecutive year, St Vincent’s private hospitals have been ranked number one in Australia by Medibank cust...
15/07/2025

For the fifth consecutive year, St Vincent’s private hospitals have been ranked number one in Australia by Medibank customers – Overnight patients, in the annual Patient Reported Experience Measures Survey (PREMS). Across every one of the 10 categories - from nurse and doctor communication to pain management, cleanliness, and patient recommendation - our hospitals were voted #1.

We also received the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS), a global benchmark of patient satisfaction in healthcare.

These results reflect the dedication of our people - clinicians, nurses, allied health teams, support staff, and administrators - across all 10 of our private hospitals in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Facilities including St Vincent’s Northside, Toowoomba, East Melbourne and Fitzroy consistently outperformed peer hospitals, with Northside and the Mater Sydney scoring 10 points higher than their counterparts in medicine-related communication.

To be ranked first once is an achievement. To do so five years running is extraordinary - and it speaks to the values that have guided St Vincent’s for more than 165 years. In an evolving and often challenging healthcare environment, we remain deeply committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and purposeful service. We’re proud to lead the way in Australian private healthcare - and even prouder to be trusted by those we serve.

09/07/2025

St Vincent’s Sydney has carried out the world’s ‘first-in-human’ implant of a new generation of life-saving heart technology: a French-invented device which uses a revolutionary approach to help pump blood around the body and prevent heart failure until a donor heart for long-term transplant can be found.

The CorWave Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) device uses unique, undulating ‘membrane technology' – inspired by the swimming motion of aquatic animals – to restore blood flow and mimic the natural beating and pulse of a healthy heart.

The undulating membrane technology, under development since 2012, aims to preserve the physiological balance of the cardiovascular system, unlike currently-used rotary LVAD pumps that deliver a continuous and fixed flow rate.

The CorWave device was implanted on 28 May in a procedure led by St Vincent’s cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon, Dr Paul Jansz.

After several weeks in the ICU, followed by observation in the ward by St Vincent’s clinicians, led by Professor Chris Hayward, patient Michael Smith – a 67-year-old grandfather and former food processing worker from Leeton in southern NSW – is about to return home and will live with the device until a donor heart is identified for transplant.

The implant is the first of around 20 that will take place over three years as part of a clinical research study to test the effectiveness of the CorWave LVAD with six hospitals participating. Four of the hospitals are in Europe, with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and The Alfred in Melbourne the only non-European partners.

Michael said he couldn’t thank the St Vincent’s team more highly. “Since the operation, I feel good. There's no tiredness. I don’t feel run down or anything. I feel really good, I feel like I'm 21 again"

“Compassion - it comes from my upbringing. In my culture, we’re matriarchal. You’re taught by your grandmother and the w...
08/07/2025

“Compassion - it comes from my upbringing. In my culture, we’re matriarchal. You’re taught by your grandmother and the women in your family. My nan was a strong, strong woman. That strength has been passed down. You don’t walk past someone - especially someone elderly or scared - and not be moved. You stop and help.”

Wendy is one of the first faces you’ll see at St Vincent’s Clinic in Sydney, where she works as a receptionist. She’s a proud Kamilaroi woman from Moree in Northern NSW, and she brings warmth, strength, and deep cultural wisdom to her role every single day - ensuring patients feel safe, seen, and cared for from the moment they walk through our doors.

“NAIDOC Week, for me, is a celebration of our culture, our resilience, and our survival. We’ve been knocked down again and again - but we’re still here. We’re the oldest race in the world. That is something worth celebrating,” Wendy says. “For a long time, language and history were beaten out of our people. Now, young ones are reconnecting - they’re asking questions, finding community, learning who they are.”

Wendy has seen the power of cultural identity in the hospital setting, where staff and patients alike have discovered their Aboriginal heritage - sometimes for the first time. “When that happens, it’s emotional - there are tears, anger, joy. But it’s healing. We still need more cultural care. Elders are afraid to go into hospitals - they fear they won’t come out. That’s why we need more visible Aboriginal staff. Not just people who want to help, but people they identify with. That’s how we build trust.”

06/07/2025

“It’s a marathon, not a sprint. But the good thing is—we’re in the race. We’re giving it a go to make things better. And that’s amazing.”

Josh is a Clinical Nurse Educator in the perioperative department at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba. He’s also a proud Aboriginal man who plays a key role in championing cultural awareness and education across the hospital.

“To me, NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. But it’s also an opportunity for all Australians to come together and learn about the cultures of Australia’s First Peoples. That’s pretty special.”

Josh’s days are spent supporting and educating nurses - from new graduates to senior clinicians. But for him, cultural education is just as important. “Part of my role includes raising awareness around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural events throughout the year,” he says. “It’s something I really missed when I worked away from St Vincent’s for a few years - the opportunity to connect with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Coming back, and being part of things like the Brisbane connection event, where we shared culture and history with kids and managers - it meant a lot.”

Growing up, Josh’s family acknowledged their Aboriginal heritage, but it wasn’t until recent generations that deeper cultural connection started to take root. “Being able to immerse myself in my culture - through my work at St Vincent’s, through community - it means everything. It’s pushed my passion even further.

Stomal Therapy Week - Stomal Therapy Week (23- 29 June)We are dedicated to recognising and supporting individuals living...
26/06/2025

Stomal Therapy Week - Stomal Therapy Week (23- 29 June)

We are dedicated to recognising and supporting individuals living with a stoma and celebrating the incredible contributions of stomal therapy nurses and all ostomate supporters.

In 2024 St Vincent's Curran Foundation's generous donors funded a wound and stoma education simulation model to support patient care and staff development

"The stoma simulation model plays a vital role in enhancing both patient care and staff development. By providing a realistic, hands-on learning experience, it empowers our patients and healthcare professionals to build confidence and competence—ultimately leading to more compassionate, informed, and person-centred care for patients with a stoma” says Stomal Therapy & Wound Care CNC, Louise Gallagher.

This innovative tool helps us provide the best possible support and education.

24/06/2025

Heart Valve Disease (HVD) is a common yet frequently overlooked condition affecting thousands of Australians.

St Vincent’s Sydney interventional cardiologist Professor David Muller recently joined 2GB radio to discuss what HVD is, how to recognise its symptoms, and why early intervention and treatment are key in preventing serious complications like heart failure.

For more information on HVD and the services available at St Vincent's, click here: https://www.svph.org.au/services/cardiac-services/conditions/heart-valve-disease

For Meg, nursing brings together her love of people, science, and care, something that runs deep in her family.“A lot of...
23/06/2025

For Meg, nursing brings together her love of people, science, and care, something that runs deep in her family.

“A lot of my family is in healthcare, and I was really inspired by the work they’ve done. I love helping others, and I love how the body works; nursing was the perfect fit.”

At St Vincent’s, Meg has found more than just a workplace.

“Everyone is so friendly and supportive. I come to work with a big smile, and I always leave with one too.”

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