Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiology and Respiratory

• Join our friendly, supportive team
• Learning and leadership opportunities available
• Permanent full- and part-time opportunities available
• Work close to home at Box Hill Hospital

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, experienced cardiology and respiratory nurses to join our cardiology, respiratory and infectius diseases services team on Ward 2.2 at Box Hill Hospital.

We are a fast paced work environment with a high proportion of monitored patients. We are a 32 bed unit comprising 6 dedicated CCU beds and 26 ward beds. We offer learning and teaching opportunities including Cardiac TSP and post-graduate courses (cardiac care), which provide exciting future professional development opportunities. You will join a cohesive multi-disciplinary team and receive support from nurse educators and a clinical support nurse.

Rotating roster: includes 1 week of night duty every 3-4 weeks or alternatively 2 weeks of night duty every 6-7 weeks.

About you 

You are flexible, organised, caring and can work well in a team environment. You should possess:

• Recent experience in acute nursing
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• A strong commitment to high quality patient care
• ECG and rhythm recognition skills (highly desired)

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals 

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date**