Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit

• Become part of a friendly, helpful and skilled team of nurses
• Work in an environment that incorporates specialised surgical, cardiac and critical care
• Full Time and Part Time ongoing positions available
  

You will be joining the nursing team on 6 South East ward, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.  This is a fully monitored 30 bedded ward which comprises of a 12 bedded High Dependency Unit and 18 stepdown beds. The primary role of the cardiothoracic unit is to provide care for post-operative patients who have had heart and lung surgery, as well as providing care for pre-operative patients transferred from other hospitals and for a small cohort of cardiology and medical patients.  

The environment incorporates aspects of critical care, cardiac care and specialised surgical care.  Advanced assessment, non-invasive ventilation, invasive monitoring, epicardial pacing, digital chest drain management, chest ultrasonography and post-operative education are all included as part of nurse-led care on the ward.

Your new role:

• Further develop your career in a fascinating, nurse-led area.
• Work with an inclusive and supportive team.
• Gain a range of advanced nursing skills.
• Access to educational support and opportunities.

About you:

• Motivated and passionate about working at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Willing to contribute to a positive ward culture
• Ready to develop professionally in the field of cardiothoracic nursing
• Willing to learn or further your development in an electronic medical record (EMR) documentation platform

Benefit of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement.  This includes an introductory course for nurses new to the area (the RISE Program in cardiothoracic), chest ultrasonography courses and the chance to undertake a cardiac post-graduate certificate (if not already obtained).
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options 

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

 If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.