Cardiac Specialist Year Program, Surgical and Critical Care

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Job Category**:

- Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

**Req Id -** 4024

**Cardiac Specialist Year Program**

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

**Employment type**:12 month fixed term

**Hours**: 64hrs per fortnight, multiple positions available

**Salary**:As per current Nurses and Midwives (Victoria Public Sector) EBA 2024-2028

**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**
- 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 Cardiac Specialist Year Program. There are 3 positions available with the Program commencing in February 2025. 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 Cardiac Specialist Year program 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**
- 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.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- 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 Wathaurong 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 the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- 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._

**Contact person: Nursing and Midwifery Recruitment Team**
**Phone**:(03) 4215 5822

**Application closing date: 4th, April 2025**

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