Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit - Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ

Requisition ID: REQ

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time, up until November 2027

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown Hospital

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Are you a passionate and adaptable Registered Nurse looking to develop specialised cardiac nursing skills while making a meaningful difference in patient care? Join an expanding Cardiology Service at Campbelltown Hospital, a progressive and community-focused healthcare provider that values staff wellbeing, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. Working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to build your expertise and contribute to improved outcomes for cardiac patient

- Develop expertise in cardiac assessment, advanced cardiac care, and the management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care to patients undergoing cardiac diagnostics, monitoring, and treatment.
- Work collaboratively with a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team in a specialised and fast-paced cardiology environment.
- Access mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to enhance your cardiology nursing knowledge and skills.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking a clinically skilled and patient-focused Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced cardiac environment and is committed to delivering exceptional care. If you bring strong acute care experience, a passion for cardiovascular nursing, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

- Preferred recent experience in a Coronary Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit, Emergency Department, or acute cardiac care setting.
- Preferred Postgraduate qualifications in Critical Care, Cardiac Nursing, Coronary Care, or willingness to undertake further study
during the term of the contract
- Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration and cardiac emergencies,



with experience caring for patients with acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure, and other complex cardiovascular conditions.
- Competence in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ECG analysis, and telemetry monitoring, with proficiency in administering and monitoring cardiac medications, including vasoactive and antiarrhythmic agents.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, to support the delivery of high-quality care within a 24-hour service environment.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Describe your recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute cardiac care hospital setting, providing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, please include practical skills and competencies you possess. Please provide an example of a recent clinical situation where you applied your cardiac assessment and management skills to deliver high-quality care. How did you prioritise patient care, ensure safety, and collaborate with the healthcare team?
- Please describe a recent clinical situation where you partnered with a patient and their family to support lifestyle changes aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease risk. In your response, outline how you communicated health information, encouraged patient participation in care decisions, collaborated with the multidisciplinary team, and managed any challenges or concerns raised by the patient, family or colleagues.
- What is your understanding of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based cardiac nursing ? Please include an example of a recent clinical situation where you used your critical thinking skills and current clinical guidelines to provide evidence-based care to a cardiac Patient.





What is your understanding of clinical risk management, Work Health Safety(WHS) principles and Quality Improvements (QI) in the workplace? Please include examples of your participation in risk management, WHS & QI.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-protected environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit - Temp FT/PT (Campbelltown)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Campbelltown