Job Description
/n St John of God Bendigo Hospital /n /n St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a leading private hospital in regional Victoria, providing high-quality care across a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties. With 167 beds, modern facilities and advanced surgical technology, including robotic-assisted surgery, the hospital provides an excellent environment for nurses to develop their clinical expertise alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams. /n /n The Position /n /n We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Cath Lab team at St John of God Bendigo Hospital on a permanent full time and part time or casual basis. /n /n This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in cardiac and interventional cardiology nursing to join a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Ideally, you will bring at least 5 years of nursing experience, with previous experience in a Cath Lab, cardiac, coronary care, perioperative or procedural environment highly regarded. /n /n Working within our Cath Lab, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients undergoing a range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care before, during and following procedures, while working closely with cardiologists, medical staff and the broader multidisciplinary team. /n /n If you are a confident and clinically experienced Registered Nurse with robust assessment skills, sound clinical judgement and a passion for cardiac care, we want to hear from you. /n /n Make your next career move and join our dedicated Cath Lab team at St John of God Bendigo Hospital. /n /n

Key Responsibilities
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- Provide high-quality,



patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. /n
- Complete comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, including clinical history, medication review, observations and relevant risk assessments. /n
- Provide safe and effective pre-, intra
- and post-procedural nursing care within the Cath Lab environment. /n
- Monitor patients closely throughout procedures, recognising and responding promptly to changes in clinical condition. /n
- Assist with the preparation and safe positioning of patients for cardiac procedures and ensure all required equipment and clinical resources are available. /n
- Administer medications and procedural therapies safely and in accordance with relevant policies, including sedation and other medications as required within scope of practice. /n
- Monitor patients following procedures, including assessment of vital signs, pain, bleeding, vascular access sites and potential complications. /n
- Recognise and appropriately escalate clinical deterioration or procedural complications, working collaboratively with medical and senior nursing staff. /n
- Work closely with cardiologists, cardiac technicians, anaesthetic staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient patient care. /n
- Provide education, reassurance and support to patients and their families throughout the procedural journey. /n
- Maintain accurate,



timely and comprehensive clinical documentation and provide clear clinical handover. /n
- Contribute to safe discharge planning, including patient education regarding post-procedure care, medications, wound/access-site management and follow-up requirements. /n
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, medication safety and clinical governance. /n
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture and an exceptional patient experience. /n /n /n About You /n /n To succeed in this role, you will ideally have at least 5 years of post-registration nursing experience, with previous experience in Cath Lab, cardiac, coronary care, perioperative or another procedural setting highly regarded. /n /n You will have well-developed clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to confidently manage patients in a fast-paced and technically specialised environment. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong prioritisation and effective communication skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. /n /n You will also demonstrate: /n /n /n
- Strong clinical assessment, monitoring and escalation skills. /n
- Ideally, 5+ years' nursing experience, with relevant cardiac/procedural experience highly regarded. /n
- Experience caring for patients undergoing invasive procedures is highly desirable. /n
- Sound understanding of patient safety, infection prevention and medication management. /n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and reassuring approach to patient care. /n
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. /n
- A commitment to clinical excellence, continuous learning and deliver

📌 Registered Nurse (Bendigo)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Bendigo