Clinical Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit

Calvary; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Training, development pathways

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Cardiac Care Unit in a busy, state-of-the-art hospital. The role offers a permanent part-time contract with flexible rostering and a culture focused on patient care and safety.

You will be a Registered Nurse with APHRA, bring a minimum of 3 years of cardiac experience, and be prepared to pursue further study in cardiac nursing. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APHRA registration.
• Minimum of 3 years Cardiac Experience.
• Willingness to start Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Nursing (to gain knowledge)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Leader role in Cardiac Unit.
• Precepting/mentoring of junior staff and students.
• Assist manager with staffing issues and staff support.
• Acting in manager role as required.
• Lead quality improvement projects and portfolios.

Skills

APHRA Registered Nurse

Education

Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Nursing (to commence)

Job description

Calvary Adelaide Hospital

Cardiac Care Unit - Clinical Nurse

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent part time position

About the role

Calvary Adelaide Hospital have an exciting opportunity to work in a busy Cardiac Care Unit in a state-of-the-art hospital. We are a unique Cardiac Care Unit offering our team flexible rostering and are keen to work around your family needs. We have a wonderful culture with a friendly and fun team and staffing levels that are all about patient care and safety.

In CCU, we value our staff and want to look after our nursing cohort. We have an excellent mix of acute patients; our environment and equipment are new with excellent workspaces that are designed for great patient care

What you bring:

• Registered Nurse with APHRA
• Minimum of 3 years Cardiac Experience.
• Working towards or interest in commencing the Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Nursing (to gain knowledge to support the role)
• Kindness and respect for those around you.
• Ability to work proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.
• Valid authority to work in Australia.

Your main duties will include:

• Team Leader role in Cardiac Unit
• Precepting / Mentoring of junior staff and students
• Assisting manager in staffing issues and supporting staff
• Acting in manager role as required
• Quality improvement projects / portfolios

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella