About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 7,200 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

• Postgraduate Qualification in Cardiac Nursing
• Permanent Part/ Full Time – Footscray & Sunshine Hospital
• Supported by a unit based educator

Western Health CCU is seeking RN’s with a postgraduate certificate in cardiac nursing who demonstrates outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills. The position is part time starting at 64hrs a fortnight; however applicants who would prefer 40 to 80hrs a fortnight are equally desirable. Successful applicants will have exceptional clinical skills, knowledge and time management skills as well as the maturity to lead by example.
Duties

• Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
• Promote ongoing learning and education for all staff in the unit
• Able to act as nurse in charge of unit
• Provide exceptional care to patients in acute Cardiac Care setting
• Competent in Advanced Life Support (ALS) to facilitate care and transport of monitored patients

Essential criteria

• Successful completion of a Bachelor or Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Successful completion of Postgraduate qualifications in Cardiac/ Critical Care Nursing
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Possess excellent clinical and organisation skills
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

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

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

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