Introduction to Cardiology

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Nursing

Reference: 50309

**Registered Nurse - Introduction to Cardiology (formerly CCU Discovery Program)***:

- Experience an introduction to cardiac nursing at Western Health.
- Participate in practical and theoretical training.
- Be supported by our unit based specialist cardiac educator.

The Western Health CCU’s are seeking RN’s with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills who would like to experience and introduction to cardiac nursing. Applicants are expected to show a keen interest in their ongoing professional development and a mastery of the nursing basics. Introduction to Cardiology program positions are available at both Footscray and Sunshine CCUs.

**About the role**:
The Introduction to Cardiology program is entry level into cardiac nursing at Western Health. Participants join the highly skilled cardiac nursing team as they experience the specialty of cardiac nursing. The program is 12 months in duration and allows participants to develop new skills and knowledge via clinical and theoretical experiences.

Clinically, participants will contribute to the management of patients with heart attacks, arrhythmias, acute heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Theoretical experiences includes participation in a series of specialty tailored education days and exposure to acute interventions such as cardiac stenting and insertion of pacemakers in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.

Participants will develop rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation skills required to safely care for patients on continuous cardiac monitoring. Successful completion of this program is the first step on a pathway to a Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing (Cardiac Stream) through La Trobe University.

**Duties**:

- Shift work on a rotating roster that includes night shift.
- Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
- Participate in the education program, as well as self-directed learning.
- Contribute to exceptional care to patients in a Cardiac Care setting.
- Successful completion of a Bachelor or Nursing qualification or equivalent
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
- Current acute nursing experience; **at least 12 months** in acute medical / surgical nursing.
- Possess excellent clinical and organisation skills.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

**Essential criteria**:
**About Us**:
Our workforce of over 11,000 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 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.