Registered Nurse - Cardiac Emergency Department
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in a part time or full time fixed-term position working out of the Victorian Heart Hospital - Emergency Department in Clayton.
We guarantee that no two days will be the same.
As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, you will provide exceptional, patient-centred care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, utilising your clinical expertise to assess, treat, and support patients experiencing acute illness or injury.
About Us
At the Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH), Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital, we are committed to delivering world‑class, patient‑centred care within a high‑acuity environment. Our Cardiac Emergency Department is purpose‑built to respond rapidly and effectively to critically ill patients.
Key Services:
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Emergency care for patients with primary presenting cardiac concerns.
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25 bed capacity including 2 resus cubicles and 8 Short Stay Unit beds.
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Catchment area for all Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests in the Monash Health Hospital catchment area
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Emergency Department site for eCPR / ECMO.
For more information about the Victorian Heart Hospital, you can visit victorianhearthospital.org.
About You
You are a proven Registered Nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to commit to team work and ongoing professional development that align with our programs, values and vision.
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Patient-centred, high quality care to individuals presenting to the Emergency Department
- Be a role model and mentor, fostering collaboration and teamwork among like-minded colleagues
- Excited to actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives to uphold and enhance best practice standards within the program
In addition:
- Emergency Department experience is desirable
- You are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Authority (AHRPA)
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check
- Availability to work across a 24/7 hour roster
In Return
- Be part of a dynamic and fun team that supports each other as leaders and fosters high performing talent and career progression
- Engage in a wide variety of learning opportunities
- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
- Opportunitys for Emergency Nursing Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program and Critical Care Post‑Graduate Certificate opportunities in partnership with Monash University.
- Grow within a workplace that encourages creativity, innovation and new ideas
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please contact Kaylie Shaw on 0477 585 719 or kaylie.shaw@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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 25th February, 11.59pm