Critical Care Registered Nurse: Cardiology & Coronary Care

• Part time fixed term position available, 32 hours per week

• Pathway to move into permanent position if desired

• July 2026 to August 2027

• 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 an 18 bed cardiac unit comprising of 6 Coronary Care beds and 12 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 pace maker 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.

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

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care is highly desirable but not essential
• 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

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement
  
  Application
  Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
  
  Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
  
  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
  
  Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
  
  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.
  
  Applicants are encouraged to contact the Nurse Unit Manager, Jessica Brock on 9231 4622 before submitting an application.