- Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
- Part Time and Full Time positions available
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
6 South East ward at the Royal Melbourne Hospital currently has both ongoing and fixed term hours available for registered nurses who want to join the cardiothoracic surgical unit.
Your Opportunity:
If you want to develop cardiac knowledge, utilise monitoring and other specialised equipment and expand your nursing assessment skills, all whilst within a knowledgeable & engaging team, then this opportunity is for you. The skills you learn here are highly sought after and a great introduction to caring for high acuity and complex surgical patients. While previous experience in cardiac or surgical nursing is looked on favourably it is not essential. The important factor is that you have a keen interest in cardiothoracic nursing and want to learn new skills. 6 South East ward has an excellent culture, where the cardiothoracic nursing team is friendly, proactive and keen to accept and teach newcomers to the ward. On our ward there are a high number of nurses with post-graduate cardiothoracic certificates and a clinical nurse education team.
This dynamic team provides specialty post-operative care for a wide range of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients. The entire 30 bedded unit is cardiac monitored, utilising specialised respiratory and pacing equipment, digital chest drains and ultrasonography to assist in delivering high quality, nurse-led care. Care for high acuity patients is provided in our 12 bedded High Dependency Unit. In addition 6 of the beds on the ward are reserved for Cardiology patients. As a result, nursing on 6 South-East is extremely varied and interesting, involving elements of cardiac, critical care and specialised surgical care.
About You:
- At least one year’s experience working in an acute hospital.
- Good communication and problem solving skills.
- Experience of working in a cardiothoracic, cardiology or critical care setting
Benefits:
- A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs.
- 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, monthly ADOs (That’s an additional day off every month!).
Interested?
Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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