Registered Nurse - Cardiac Emergency Department

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash Health in Melbourne is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Emergency Department at the Victorian Heart Hospital in Clayton. The role is part-time or full-time fixed-term, offering patient-centred care in a high-acuity setting with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, treat, and support patients with acute cardiac conditions, while contributing to quality improvement and ongoing professional development. AHPRA registration and valid checks are required.

Qualifications

• Recent acute hospital experience.
• Emergency Department experience (desirable).
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Valid Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care for cardiac emergency patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess, treat and support patients with acute cardiac conditions.
• Contribute to quality improvement and uphold best-practice standards within the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

AHPRA registration

Working with Children Check

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Emergency Department

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About the Role

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in a part-time or full-time fixed-term position working out of the Victorian Heart Hospital Cardiac Emergency Department at Clayton.

Working within Australia's first dedicated Cardiac Emergency Department, you'll care for some of the most complex and critically unwell patients in the state.

As a Registered Nurse in our Cardiac Emergency Department, you will provide exceptional, patient-centred care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, utilising your clinical expertise to assess, treat, and support patients experiencing acute cardiac conditions, illness, or injury.

About the Department

The Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia's first dedicated cardiac care facility, providing specialised emergency treatment for patients with heart-related conditions.

We pride ourselves on delivering world-class, patient-centred care in a high-acuity environment. Our Cardiac Emergency Department is equipped with:

• 8 short-stay beds
• 3 assessment bays
• 12 main treatment cubicles

This enables us to respond rapidly and effectively to critically ill patients, the majority of whom present with ATS Category 1 and 2 acuity.

The Cardiac Emergency Department is also the accepting site for all out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients within the Monash Health catchment and serves as the primary site for eCPR.

• Dedicated cardiac facility- Focused on providing life-saving treatment for cardiac conditions
• Expert cardiac teams- Access to leading cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and specialised cardiac care professionals
• Advanced cardiac technology- Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools
• Professional Development Opportunities - Including the Emergency Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) and Post Graduate Certificate programs

If you are passionate about making a direct impact in a dynamic, high-performing environment, we welcome you to join our mission of excellence in cardiovascular emergency care.

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork and ongoing professional development that aligns with our values, vision, and goals.

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge:

• A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals presenting to the Cardiac Emergency Department
• The ability to act as a role model and mentor, fostering collaboration and teamwork among colleagues
• Enthusiasm for actively contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives to uphold and enhance best-practice standards within the program

In Addition, You Will

• Have recent acute hospital experience
• Have Emergency Department experience (desirable)
• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check

Position Description can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.