The Royal Children's Hospital

Critical Care Registered Nurse: Cardiology & Coronary Care

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $34.63 - $46.30/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Part time fixed term position available, 32 hours per week

  • Pathway to move into permanent position if desired

  • July 2026 to August 2027

  • 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 an 18 bed cardiac unit comprising of 6 Coronary Care beds and 12 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 pace maker 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 opportunity 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.

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

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree
  • Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Cardiac or Critical Care is highly desirable but not essential
  • 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

What we offer
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

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

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.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Nurse Unit Manager, Jessica Brock on 9231 4622 before submitting an application.

Closing Date:

8 July 2026 11:59pm

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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The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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