Registered Nurse (Coronary Care) - Cardiac Ward/CCU

About the role

St Vincent's Health Australia is recruiting experienced Coronary Care nurses for its Cardiac Unit in Melbourne, with full-time and part-time positions on a rotating roster. The nurse takes full responsibility for planning and delivering nursing care, making decisions on patient care and assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate individualised care from admission through hospitalisation, including discharge planning, and document a complete patient assessment
• Coordinate the plan of care with the visiting medical practitioner and implement interventions, recording progress and revising the plan as needed
• Facilitate communication between patient, family and the multidisciplinary team, and initiate referrals
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold patient rights and dignity, and take part in clinical risk management and quality improvement
• Work within approved scope of practice, complete annual competencies and training, and follow infection control and safety standards
• Act as preceptor for new staff, students and trainees, and take part in performance reviews and goal setting

Required profile

• Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, with a valid criminal history check and a working with children check
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Coronary Care or a postgraduate certificate in cardiothoracic or cardiovascular nursing
• Valid visa to work in Australia
• Ability to work flexibly within the facility service and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Required skills

• Strong critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, infection control and risk management

What we offer

• Salary packaging option
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join the workplace giving program
• Additional leave options and staff discount on hospital admissions

Applications require a cover letter and resume; the closing date is 20 November 2026. Mandatory immunisations (such as flu vaccination) are required under the immunisation policy.