Cardiac RN: Flexible Hours, Day Program Impact

Delmar Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Flexible working options

Walking distance to the beach

Job summary

Delmar Private Hospital is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse with strong Cardiac and Pulmonary care experience to join our multidisciplinary team. The role involves 1:1 patient assessments, medication education, ECGs and coordinating a Heart Wellness program.

The successful candidate will have active AHPRA registration, be able to contribute to a busy rehab service and work collaboratively across sites within the Macquarie Health Corporation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an active AHPRA registration.
• Desirable candidate will have a minimum 4 years experience in cardiology.
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac procedures, management of chronic cardiac conditions, ECG interpretation and medication management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide education to patients.
• Eligible Visa or Working Rights
• Current National Police Check
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team, with strong clinical reasoning.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 1:1 assessments of patients in the Cardiac program.
• Discuss medications, educate patients about disease and symptoms.
• Perform ECG and complete full history-taking and psychological questionnaires.
• Support multidiscliplinary team during the 8–10 week cardiac rehab program.
• Educate patients during group sessions led by doctors, dietitians and therapists.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Active AHPRA RN registration

Postgraduate cardiology qualification (desirable)

Job description

Delmar Private Hospital is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse with strong Cardiac and Pulmonary care experience to join our multidisciplinary team. The role involves 1:1 patient assessments, medication education, ECGs and coordinating a Heart Wellness program.

The successful candidate will have active AHPRA registration, be able to contribute to a busy rehab service and work collaboratively across sites within the Macquarie Health Corporation.