Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology & Coronary Care

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Excellent benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Grade 2 Registered Nurse with Cardiology/Coronary Care experience to join 4 West cardiology team. The role is part-time fixed term at 32 hours per week, offering pro rata salary between $86,580 and $107,510 per year.

EssentialCardiology experience is required, with ASLS and strong patient-centred care focus. Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPRA registration, and ideally a Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care is highly desirable.
• Previous Cardiology experience is essential.
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acute cardiac patients.
• Complete Advance Life Support Certificate.
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings.
• Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff.
• Manage the physical and emotional wellbeing of the patient.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care

Job description

Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology & Coronary Care

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Fitzroy VIC

$86,580 - $107,510 a year

2d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging!
• Previous Cardiology experience is essential

About St Vincent’s Hospital

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

4 West (CCU/Cardiology) is a 22 bed cardiac unit comprising of 6 Coronary Care beds and 16 Cardiology beds. The unit cares for patients with acute coronary syndromes, rhythm disturbances and heart failure, along with caring for patients’ pre and post coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion and other specialist procedures. The Coronary Care Unit cares for patients requiring cardiac monitoring, temporary pacing, inotropic support, intra-aortic balloon pumping and non-invasive ventilation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications in Critical Care or Cardiac Care, who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, in a supportive team environment, to become part 4 West on a part-time fixed term basis at 32 hours per week.

Classifications for this position will range between YP3 – YP9 ($86,580.00 - $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata).

Duties

• Provide nursing care for acute cardiac patients
• Complete Advance Life Support Certificate
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings
• Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff
• Manage the physical and emotional wellbeing of the patient

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care is highly desirable
• Previous Cardiology experience is essential
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, best practice and safety
• Motivated, professional with exceptional communication and time management skills

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