Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development programs

Supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing programs

Career mobility across Victoria's top公

Job summary

Monash Health invites experienced Registered Nurses to join the Cardiac Inpatient Unit, Ward 7A, at Victorian Heart Hospital on a fixed-term basis. This role involves working across a 24/7 rotating roster, with opportunities for permanent Night Duty contracts.

You’ll develop cardiac nursing skills within a supportive, high-performing team. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centred care and contribute to excellent patient outcomes while advancing your

Qualifications

• Recent cardiac or cardiac surgical experience within an acute and/or critical care environment is highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care or Cardiac Care preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and time management; able to work in a 24/7 rotating roster or night duty arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to cardiac patients.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to maintain high clinical standards.
• Support ward operations and patient outcomes in Ward 7A within Victorian Heart Hospital.

Skills

Cardiac nursing experience

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Roster flexibility 24/7 / night duty

Education

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Critical Care or Cardiac Care

Job description

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About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join the Cardiac Inpatient Unit, Ward 7A, on a fixed-term basis working out of Victorian Heart Hospital.

Opportunities are available across our 24/7 rotating roster, including night duty. We also encourage applications from Registered Nurses who have a preference for permanent Night Duty, with fixed-term Night Duty contracts available.

We are seeking Registered Nurses who are passionate about cardiac nursing and are looking to further develop their clinical knowledge, skills and experience within this specialised area.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to cardiac patients. You will contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, effective ward operations and excellent patient outcomes while working within a supportive and experienced cardiac team.

About Us

The Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of acute, complex tertiary and quaternary cardiac patients. Our purpose-built facility includes ten cardiac catheter laboratories, five operating theatres, a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and a dedicated Cardiac Emergency Department. Ward 7A is a 32-bed Cardiac Inpatient Unit providing high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with a broad range of cardiology, cardiothoracic and heart failure conditions. Our experienced multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide excellence in cardiac care within a specialised clinical environment. We are committed to supporting the professional and educational development of our nurses through a range of structured learning and career-development opportunities, including:

• Graduate Nurse Program (GNP)
• Postgraduate study pathways with Monash University, including the Master of Nursing Practice
• Ongoing clinical education and professional development opportunities

About You

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic about developing their cardiac nursing career and contributing positively to the Ward 7A team.

You will ideally have:

• Recent cardiac or cardiac surgical experience within an acute and/or critical care environment, highly desirable
• A Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Critical Care or Cardiac Care, highly desirable
• A strong commitment to safe, high-quality and patient-centred care
• The ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative, high-performing clinical team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, or an interest in a fixed-term permanent Night Duty arrangement

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging: Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging options.
• Professional development: Access ongoing education, training and development opportunities to support your clinical and professional growth.
• Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values compassion, teamwork and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing: Access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives and supports that promote work-life balance.
• Career mobility: Explore career opportunities and pathways across Victoria’s largest public health service.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace: Join an organisation committed to respect, inclusion, diversity and belonging.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out toNurse Manager, Radhika John on (03) 7511 1***.

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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our fiveICarevalues.