Position Description
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - ****
Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services for ****
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 ****
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.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions and a solid 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.
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
Application closing date: 9 October ****
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
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📌 Transition To Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services 2027 (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong