Job Description

Cardiac Nurse / Registered Nurse – Cardiology

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Location: Bendigo, with opportunities to work in Echuca

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Enjoy reliable, regular office hours with no shift work.

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Central Victorian Cardiology is seeking a capable and patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our specialist cardiology team.

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This is a varied clinical role combining cardiac diagnostic services with general nursing support in a busy outpatient environment. You will work alongside cardiologists, cardiac sonographers, technicians, nurses and administration staff to provide safe, professional and compassionate care.

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Key responsibilities

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- Fitting, removing and downloading Holter monitors.
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- Performing 12-lead ECGs.
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- Analysing Holter monitor recordings and identifying findings requiring escalation.
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- Assessing and supporting patients who become unwell while attending the clinic.
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- Recognising clinical deterioration and initiating an appropriate response.
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- Escalating clinical concerns to the treating cardiologist or emergency services when required.
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- Performing general nursing duties within the cardiology department.
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- Taking and documenting patient observations and relevant clinical information.
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- Maintaining accurate patient records and complying with clinical protocols.
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- Assisting with emergency preparedness, infection control and clinical stock management.
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- Providing patients with clear instructions and reassurance throughout their care.
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About you

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
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- Confidence caring for patients who may be acutely unwell.
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- The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration.
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- A calm, professional and patient-focused approach.
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- Solid attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
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- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Current Basic Life Support certification.
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Experience with ECGs, cardiac monitoring or Holter analysis would be highly regarded. Training in practice-specific systems and processes can be provided to the right candidate.

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Highly regarded

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- Critical care, coronary care, emergency or acute-care nursing experience.
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- Postgraduate qualifications in critical care, cardiac nursing, emergency nursing or a related field.
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- Current IV cannulation competency and experience.
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- Advanced Life Support certification. Happy to provide training for the right candidate.
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- Strong ECG and arrhythmia recognition skills.
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- Previous experience in a cardiology, hospital or specialist outpatient setting.
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About the opportunity

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The position will be primarily based at our Bendigo practice, with opportunities to work at our Echuca clinic where required.

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Unlike many hospital-based nursing positions, this role offers reliable and predictable daytime office hours, with no rotating shifts or overnight work. It is an excellent opportunity for a nurse seeking greater routine and work–life balance while continuing to use their clinical skills in a specialist environment.

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This role would particularly suit an experienced acute-care, coronary-care, emergency or critical-care nurse looking to transition into specialist outpatient cardiology.

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📌 Cardiac Nurse (Bendigo)
🏢 Central Victorian Cardiology
📍 Bendigo