Employment Type

Temporary Part Time

Job Category

Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id

8944

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health

- Work as part of a team-oriented multidisciplinary team in a highly specialised unit
- Provide integrated care for patients presenting with a range of cardiac conditions
- Temporary part time positions available

About The Role

Join our expanding team at Barwon Health and embark on a rewarding journey in cardiac specialty services. We are actively seeking skilled and experienced Registered Nurses with a background in critical care and/or cardiothoracic nursing to take on new challenges within our dynamic healthcare environment.

As part of our dedicated team, you will utilise your demonstrated clinical expertise to deliver exceptional patient-centered care across our comprehensive range of cardiac services. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for our community, and we welcome individuals who share our passion for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac patients, including pre and post procedure care
- Monitor patients with acute an chronic cardiovascular conditions
- Interpret ECGs and monitor vital signs, responding promptly to changes
- Educate patients and families on heart health, treatment plans and lifestyle modifications
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate effectively with medical staff and allied health professionals

What We’re Looking For

- Proven experience in critical care or cardiothoracic nursing within an acute/critical care setting
- A postgraduate certificate in critical care or cardiac nursing
- Flexibility to adapt to rotating rosters to meet unit demands
- Exceptional communication skills, adept time management, and a commitment to evidence-based holistic patient care tailored to cardiac specialty services





About Cardiac Services

Bellarine Centre 5 (BC5) is a 34-bed combined Cardiac service that consists of critical care, cardiothoracic and cardiology beds.

Barwon Health’s Cardiac Services covers the complete range of diagnostic and interventional Cardiology, including a 24-hour emergency STEMI Service. The Cardiothoracic Unit performs a wide range of bypass graft, valve repair/replacement and Bental’s, complex thoracic surgery including pneumonectomies, lobectomies and wedge resections.

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

All Appointments Are Subject To

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

Email:

Phone:

Application closing date: 3 August 2026

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📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Inpatient Cardiac Services (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong