Join our friendly and growing team in the Catheterisation Laboratory and contribute to the decisions that shape our growing health service which will move to state of the art facilities with the opening of the new Footscray Hospital.

Western Cardiac Cath labs are some of the busiest in Melbourne offering acute and elective coronary intervention and electrophysiology services. We also provide a 24 hour on call service for acute myocardial infarct patients.

We have a passion for research and strive for use of current therapies to provide best care and pioneered a 24/7 cardiogenic shock programme in 2019 making us the first in Victoria to use the Impella cardiac pump device for this purpose. The department is supported by both Coronary and Intensive care units and a Cardiac diagnostic unit Footscray CCU is recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) with postgraduate qualifications and experience in Cardiac Nursing who demonstrate outstanding clinical and communication skills and a strong drive for teamwork and continuous professional development throughout their career.

To be Successful in this Role you

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification with RN Registration through NMBA
• Successful completion of Postgraduate qualification in Cardiac or Critical Care Nursing
• Current acute cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Competent in Advanced Life Support (ALS) to facilitate care and transport of monitored patients
• Demonstrate excellent clinical and organisation skills
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to nurture junior staff and contribute to ward portfolios
• Currently working in a cardiac care or critical care area, or experienced in the field and wound expertise is desirable

About Us

Our workforce of over 9,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.