Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology & Coronary Care

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Fitzroy VIC

$86,580 - $107,510 a year

2d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital

- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Previous Cardiology experience is essential

About St Vincent’s Hospital

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

4 West (CCU/Cardiology) is a 22 bed cardiac unit comprising of 6 Coronary Care beds and 16 Cardiology beds. The unit cares for patients with acute coronary syndromes, rhythm disturbances and heart failure, along with caring for patients’ pre and post coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion and other specialist procedures. The Coronary Care Unit cares for patients requiring cardiac monitoring, temporary pacing, inotropic support,



intra-aortic balloon pumping and non-invasive ventilation.

About the Role

An exciting prospect exists for a motivated and experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications in Critical Care or Cardiac Care, who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, in a supportive team environment, to become part 4 West on a part-time fixed term basis at 32 hours per week.

Classifications for this position will range between YP3 – YP9 ($86,580.00 - $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata).

Duties

- Provide nursing care for acute cardiac patients
- Complete Advance Life Support Certificate
- Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings
- Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff
- Manage the physical and emotional wellbeing of the patient

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

- Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree
- Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care is highly desirable
- Previous Cardiology experience is essential
- Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, best practice and safety
- Motivated, professional with exceptional communication and time management skills

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📌 Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba
📍 Melbourne