Cardiology Registered Nurse (Coronary Care Unit-CCU)

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• Location: Melbourne, Vic
• Fulltime Permanent Role
• Cardialgy Registered Nurse  ( Coronary Care Unit-CCU)
• Regular wellbeing tips
• Wellbeing programs
• Salary sacrificing to boost your take home pay

Position overview

The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is a busy department where you will :

Diagnoses include ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) for primary intervention (24hour, 7 days a week service); Acute Coronary Syndrome for angiography plus or minus intervention; arrhythmias, heart failure and elective procedures in CCU works closely with the Cardiac Catheter lab, Cardiac Rehabilitation team and Cardiac Technicians, and has a cohesive and cooperative working relationship with our Cardiologists and Registrars. The Unit actively participates in research projects. CCU is committed to the training, education and support of its staff members as well as undergraduate and new graduate nurses. including cardiac implantable devices, cardioversion, and PCI.

About the Hospital

Private Hospital, Australia’s largest stand alone independent private hospital and are recognised nationally as a centre of medical and surgical excellence. The hospital is expanding with ongoing development and offers specialties including Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, General Surgery, and more.

Duties

Under limited direction of CCU Clinical Nurse Consultant you will perform the following duties and any other duties within your scope of practice as directed:

1. Provide advanced nursing care consistently and competently to patients/clients of varying complexity, including:
2. Remain current in specialised knowledge, expertise and skills through continuing professional development and ongoing education.
3. Support education within the specialty.  Facilitate competency-based nursing practice as per the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) guidelines and other specialty-specific competency to practice guidelines, through:
4. Communicate effectively and appropriately (orally, non-verbally and in writing) in a diverse range of situations, using consistent and transparent processes.
5. Provide leadership within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate optimum health outcomes through:
6. Support safe and evidence-based practice within the specialty through:
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally or relevant post graduate qualification.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work and on call work.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally or relevant post graduate qualification.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work and on call work.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Professional Advancement: Recognition, rewards, professional development, and employee referral programs. 

They prioritise your wellbeing with:

• Onsite gym
• Personalised mental health support
• Wellbeing programs
• Regular wellbeing tips
• Salary sacrificing to boost your take home pay
• Secure underground car parking at a discounted rate

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career with us!