Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role:
We have a job share opportunity to work as a Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Consultant in Ambulatory Services at Victorian Heart Hospital.
- Two part time fixed-term positions available:
- 0.5 EFT , from Nov 2025 - June 2026
- 0.5 EFT, from Nov 2025- Jan 2027
- Opportunity to flex to full time for annual leave cover
- Monday - Friday from 0800-1630 (no weekends)
The VHH Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) position is responsible for the identification and recruitment of eligible patients to the program, including triage of inpatient and outpatient referrals (accordingly to established guidelines). The position coordinates bookings for the Heart Failure clinic.
The VHH Heart Failure CNC is also responsible for referring patients to HF specific rehabilitation programs. The role is expected to demonstrate skills in holistic patient care, considering patient comorbidities, emotional health & adjustment to new/chronic diagnoses, social network, cultural beliefs & needs.
The role provides heart failure specific education to general Registered Nurses across VHH as well as maintaining personal professional development with self-directed and conference-based learning.
About Us:
The Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital which includes a full range of ambulatory and inpatient cardiac care, including cardiac theatres, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, emergency, intensive care, and ambulatory services such as cardiac CT, echocardiography and specialist consultation. It features a unique, patient centred model of care. The Victorian Heart Hospital plays a key role in advancing research and teaching and is the home to the Victorian Heart Institute, a brand new, health and medical research organisation at Monash University.
Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Consultant, Ambulatory Services Victorian Heart Hospital
The VHH Heart Failure program is a nurse-led cardiologist supported program which delivers comprehensive, guideline indicated therapy to patients with newly diagnosed Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF), paying particular attention to patient education (heart failure self-management) and supported transition from hospital to the community. The program also caters for patients with longstanding cardiomyopathy with recent hospitalisation/decompensation and those requiring treatment stabilisation or heart failure device referral.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- Post-graduate qualification in area of speciality e.g., Critical Care, Cardiovascular Nursing or Cardiac Nursing
- Commitment to teamwork: A strong desire to be part of a high-performing team, working collaboratively to deliver the best patient outcomes.
- Organisational excellence: Exceptional organisational, communication, and time management skills to ensure efficient delivery of care in a fast-paced environment.
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Amanda Turner on 0487 146 995.
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Wednesday 15 October 2025