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Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services 2027

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services for 2027

- Launch your specialty nursing career | Gain hands-on experience across the cardiac unit through structured rotations and dedicated clinical support
- Learn, grow and build confidence | Access tailored study days, expert guidance and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive
- Invest in your future | Complete a structured program with an end-of-program assessment, building valuable skills and opening the door to exciting career opportunities in perioperative nursing

About the role

As a Registered Nurse within Cardiac Services, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care to patients within a specialist clinical environment. You will establish therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, supporting positive outcomes throughout their care journey.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care while developing your clinical knowledge and skills in cardiac nursing. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team and further build your experience in acute and cardiac care.

Key responsibilities

- Provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred nursing care within Cardiac Services
- Assess patient needs and contribute to the development,



delivery and evaluation of individualised care plans
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, providing effective communication and support throughout their care
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
- Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development activities
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, clinical development and adherence to nursing standards and scope of practice

What we're looking for

- Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience at the commencement of program
- Motivated and committed to building knowledge and clinical confidence
- Effective communication, willingness to embrace feedback and work collaboratively to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

What the Program Offers

- 12-months: temporary part time commencing February 2027
- A structured introduction and orientation program into caring for cardiac patients across the inpatient ward
- Dedicated clinical support and guidance
- Several targeted study and education days
- 2 day introductory ECG course




- Attend cardiac theatre to observe cardiac surgery
- Care for post-operative patients in the cardiothoracic step-down unit
- Attend cardiac catheter laboratory to observe interventional cardiology procedures

About the service

Bellarine Centre 5 is a 34 bed combined Cardiology and Cardiothoracic unit which consists of 6 coronary care, 18 cardiology and 10 cardiothoracic beds. The cardiology service operates a 24-hour emergency STEMI service, along with the complete range of diagnostic, medical and interventional cardiology.

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

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

- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

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Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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📌 Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services 2027 (Geelong)
🏢 Colac Area Health
📍 Geelong