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Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services ****
Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
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 setting 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.
Excellent working conditions and a strong 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
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email:******
Phone: **************
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.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

📌 Transition To Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services 2027 (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria