Grade 2 Registered Nurse, Cardiology & Coronary Care

Job Description:

• Permanent and Fixed-term FTE available

• Fitzroy location

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

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 and non-invasive ventilation.
  
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurse with an interest in cardiac care, who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, in a supportive team environment, to become part of the 4 West team.
 
Duties

• Provide nursing care for acute cardiac patients
• 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 but not essential
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, best practice and safety
• Motivated, professional with exceptional communication and time management skills
• An interest in a career in cardiac nursing and willingness to develop knowledge and skills

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please include in your cover letter if you are interested in permanent or fixed term hours.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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