Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital

What Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital does

St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside is a non-profit acute private hospital located at 627 Rode Road, Chermside, Queensland, Australia. Founded in 2001 as part of the St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA) network, the hospital operates with 1,000+ staff and treats nearly 35,000 patients per year across 25+ medical specialties. Its core clinical service lines include cardiac services, cardiothoracic surgery, oncology (including a Breast Health Centre and a newly opened radiation oncology facility), orthopaedics (including joint replacement), colorectal services, and general surgery. The hospital's differentiating specialties are cardiology, oncology, and orthopaedics, supported by advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities.

The hospital generates revenue through acute private hospital services, including inpatient care, surgical procedures, and diagnostic services, reimbursed via private health insurance, Medicare, or self-funding. Pricing is quote-based and varies by procedure, health fund coverage, and patient circumstances, with a 1.5% credit card surcharge applied via the ePayments portal. The go-to-market combines specialist doctor referrals, the Elevate GP Education Program, the St Vincent's Priority online specialist booking platform, and a self-serve eAdmissions portal, serving primary patient segments of private health insurance holders and self-funded patients in Queensland.

The hospital is operationally and strategically integrated into SVHA's network of 10 private hospitals across NSW, QLD, and VIC, benefiting from shared governance, brand equity (160+ year heritage since 1857), and the St Vincent's Foundation Queensland fundraising arm. Recent strategic activity includes the August 2026 launch of the Cancer Centre Radiation Oncology Northside and the Care at Home joint replacement program, alongside sustained recognition including the 2025 Medibank member #1 ranking for St Vincent's private hospitals for the fifth consecutive year.

Name

Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital

Legal name

St Vincent's Private Hospitals Ltd

Website

https://svphn.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside is a Queensland-based non-profit acute private hospital, part of St Vincent's Health Australia, treating nearly 35,000 patients annually across 25+ specialties with 1,000+ staff. Core services include cardiac, oncology, orthopaedics, and cardiothoracic surgery, reimbursed via private health insurance and self-pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Acute medical care
• Surgical specialties
• Cardiac and oncology care
• Orthopaedic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Chermside, Queensland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Hospital Services: Acute private hospital services including inpatient care, surgical procedures, diagnostic services, and treatments covered by private health insurance, Medicare, or self-funded by patients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital (St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside) is a private acute hospital in Chermside, Queensland, providing inpatient medical, surgical, and diagnostic care across more than 25 specialties. Core offerings include cardiac services, oncology (including a newly opened radiation oncology facility), cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedic surgery (with joint replacement and at-home recovery options), breast health, colorectal services, and general surgery, delivered by over 1,000 staff to nearly 35,000 patients annually.

Product overview

St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside operates as part of the St Vincent's Private Hospitals network, offering private hospital care with over 1,000 staff serving nearly 35,000 patients annually. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services including cardiac services, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiothoracic surgery, colorectal services, and general surgery. The hospital's digital ecosystem includes an Online Admissions Portal for patient pre-registration and payments, a Specialist Portal for credentialed practitioners, and the St Vincent's Priority platform for GP and patient specialist bookings. Services are delivered across multiple specialties with expertise in over 25 disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiac Services Comprehensive cardiac care including testing, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services for conditions such as arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and structural heart conditions, provided to patients requiring cardiology and cardiothoracic care.
• Oncology and Cancer Services Cancer care services including the Breast Health Centre and radiation oncology treatment for patients with oncological conditions.
• Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic surgery services including joint replacements with care-at-home options for shorter hospital stays, for patients requiring orthopaedic intervention.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgical services for heart and chest conditions delivered by cardiothoracic surgeons at the hospital.
• Colorectal Services Medical and surgical services for colorectal conditions.
• General Surgery Comprehensive general surgical procedures offered to patients requiring non-specialty surgical care.
• Online Admissions Portal Secure patient portal enabling online pre-registration, health history forms, financial consent, and payment processing for hospital admissions.
• St Vincent's Priority Online referral service enabling patients and GPs to view specialist appointment availability and make instant bookings for VMOs at private hospitals.
• Specialist Portal Online portal for medical specialists to access important information, resources, credentialing, bookings, and hospital policies.
• Radiation Oncology Northside New radiation oncology facility at the Northside campus providing radiation treatment for cancer patients.
• Care at Home Joint Replacement Program Care at Home initiative enabling shorter hospital stays for joint replacement patients through at-home care programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treats nearly 35,000 patients per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• St Vincent's Health AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing governance, strategic direction, and network resources across 10 private hospitals in NSW, QLD, and VIC. St Vincent's Health Australia has been providing healthcare in Australia for over 160 years since 1857.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramsay Health Care: Australia's largest private hospital operator with 70+ hospitals across the country, including multiple Brisbane facilities. Provides the benchmark for private hospital scale, procurement, and operating efficiency that Northside competes against at a network level.
• Epworth HealthCare: Faith-based (not-for-profit) private hospital group operating primarily in Victoria with multi-specialty acute services. Comparable mission-driven operating model and similar specialty mix (cardiac, oncology, orthopaedics) make it a strategic peer despite the geographic separation.
• Healthscope: Major Australian private hospital operator with facilities across multiple states, offering broad acute care, mental health, and rehabilitation services. Competes with SVHA for specialist talent, insurer contracts, and patient volume across the broader Queensland market.

Direct peers

• St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane: Sister hospital within the same St Vincent's Health Australia network, operating in Brisbane with overlapping specialty services. Closely aligned in mission, brand, and clinical capability — though serves as a sister asset rather than a direct competitor in the same suburb.
• Mater Private Hospital Brisbane: Brisbane private hospital operated by Mater Health, providing overlapping specialty services (cardiac, oncology, orthopaedics) within the same metro catchment. Faith-based heritage and acute care focus make it a close peer for both patient and specialist competition.
• The Wesley Hospital: Large private hospital in Brisbane operated by UnitingCare Health, offering a comparable multi-specialty acute care portfolio including cardiac, oncology, and orthopaedic services. Directly competes for the same specialist VMOs and insured patient base in the Brisbane metro.
• St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital: Brisbane-based private acute hospital operated by UnitingCare, providing overlapping specialties including cardiac, orthopaedics, and general surgery. Direct metro competitor for specialist VMOs and insured patient admissions.
• Brisbane Private Hospital: Inner-Brisbane private acute hospital offering a comparable range of medical and surgical specialties. Operates as a smaller-scale direct competitor for specialist referrals and insured patient admissions within Brisbane metro.
• Greenslopes Private Hospital: Brisbane's largest private hospital, operated by Ramsay Health Care, offering a comprehensive specialty portfolio across cardiac, oncology, and surgical services. Direct competitor for specialist admitting rights and insured patient volume in the Brisbane market.

Emerging players

• Icon Cancer Centre: Australia's largest dedicated private oncology provider with day-hospital infusion and radiation therapy services across Queensland. Directly relevant peer for the new Radiation Oncology Northside offering — competes for the same medical oncology referrals and radiation therapy volumes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/stvincentsprivatehospitalnorthside
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holy-spirit-northside-private-hospital

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Funding rounds

Investors

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