Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology & Coronary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Fitzroy, VIC, is seeking a Grade 2 Registered Nurse with post-graduate qualifications in Critical Care or Cardiac Care for a part-time fixed term role at 32 hours per week. Salary range is $86,580 to $107,510 per annum, pro rata.

You will provide nursing care to acute cardiac patients, complete Advanced Life Support, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient and family wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care is highly desirable.
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acute cardiac patients.
• Complete Advanced 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

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree

Nursing Registration with AHPRA

Job description

Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology & Coronary Care

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Fitzroy VIC

$86,580 - $107,510 a year

2d ago , from St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane

• 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

Benefits

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Flexible working arrangements including

Vaccination & Health Requirements

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Further Information

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au