Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services

3 days ago


Australia Colac Area Health Full time

Transition to Specialty Practice, Cardiac Services

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Tranisition to Speciliaty Practice (TSP): Cardiac Services

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria

- Exciting opportunity for a 12-month specialist year in Cardiac Services
- Expand your existing knowledge to become a proficient member if the Cardiac team
- Excellent multiple temporary part-time positions available (64 hours per fortnight)

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

Bellarine Centre 5 is a 34 bed combined Cardiology and Cardiothoracic unit which consists of 6 coronary care, 18 cardiology and 10 cardiothoracic beds. The cardiology service operates a 24-hour emergency STEMI service, along with the complete range of diagnostic, medical and interventional cardiology.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to complete the Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP): Cardiac Services. There are multiple positions available with the Program commencing in February 2026. The successful applicants will have acute nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a motivation to continued professional development.

Applicants will be supported with our well-established structured program; working autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team.

The Program

The Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP): Cardiac Services, is a 12 month supported position, where nurses gain specialist knowledge and skills caring for cardiac patients across the in-patient ward. The course aims to build on your knowledge via online content, face-to-face study days and clinical support, to enhance and extend your practice through a structured clinical progression program. A comprehensive orientation to the cardiac ward will be provided including supernumerary shifts in your initial transition to the program.

Included in the program

- 2 day introductory ECG course
- Attend cardiac theatre to observe cardiac surgery
- Care for post-operative patients in the cardiothoracic step-down unit
- Attend cardiac catheter laboratory to observe interventional cardiology procedures

Requirements

- Registered Nurse with minimum of 1 year acute nursing experience

About the Culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

Our staff group is friendly and social and enjoy working in a large department with other specialised staff and clinicians. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships. As a team, we focus on providing the highest quality, patient centred care. Everything we do centres all services on the patient and is guided by our driving values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.

- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

To learn more about the region, click here.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 5822

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

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