Registered Nurse (Grade 2) - Cardiac Cath Lab

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Employee counselling

Healthy work/life balance

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Fitzroy location

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia in Melbourne's Fitzroy area is seeking a Grade 2 RN for the Cardiac Investigations Unit. The role delivers expert clinical care in the cardiac cath lab under nurse management.

You will scrub for angiograms, PCI, pacing and other procedures, participate in on-call duties within 40 minutes after hours, and contribute to education and team meetings. This fixed-term, 0.9 EFT position offers a salary range of $86,580 to $107,510 per year pro rata and a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree in general nursing meeting Nursing and Midwifery Board registration requirements.
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA.
• Cath lab experience preferred; essential cardiology/critical care experience.
• Current national criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care in the cardiac cath lab.
• Scout and scrub for all cardiac procedures (angiograms, PCI, pacing, biopsy).
• Participate in on-call duties within 40 minutes after hours.
• Contribute to department education and meetings.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Cath lab scrubbing capability

Crises management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Fitzroy location Challenging and rewarding work environment 0.9EFT fixed term opportunity until mid-2027

About the Role

The Grade 2 RN will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care within the cardiac cath lab under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager. You will also be responsible for ensuring own professional development, including clinical skills and knowledge, in order to successfully deliver a safe, empathetic and exceptional procedural experience to our patients in this niche nursing role.

Supports the physical and emotional safety of patients throughout their procedural journey. Scout and scrub for all cardiac procedures such as angiograms, PCI, pacing, cardiac biopsy and structural heart. Participate in on‑call duties within 40 minutes outside business hours. Participate in department education and meetings.

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

Your Contribution

• Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Cath lab experience preferred
• Current Cardiology or Critical Care experience essential
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• 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

About Cardiac Investigations Unit

The cardiac investigations unit at St Vincent's is an innovative cardiac catheterisation laboratory with a focus on interventional cardiology. The unit functions as part of a multidisciplinary team that offers a wide range of cardiac diagnostic and interventional services. The unit operates Monday to Friday, with a 24 hour on‑call service. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level of evidence‑based care and best possible outcomes.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Additional Information

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

Reconciliation Action Plan: 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. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

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.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026 11:59pm