Registered Nurse - Cardiac Investigations Unit

• Permanent, Part time position, 24 hours a fortnight
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Fitzroy location

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
The Cardiac Investigation Unit at St Vincent’s is an innovative cardiac catheter laboratory with a focus on interventional cardiology. The unit functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team that offers the full range of cardiac diagnostic services. The unit operates, Monday to Friday with an on-call roster operating for the Registered Nurses.

About the Role
The Grade 2 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in his/her specific area. The Grade 2 Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring his/her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge.

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

Duties

• Managing the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Administration of medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policies
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings within the framework of nursing progress
• Liaise with patient, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Cardiology experience is essential
• Cath lab experience is highly regarded
• Display excellent communication skills and be competent and confident in managing acute situations in a rapidly changing clinical environment
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• 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
  
  
  Application
  
  
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