Overview
Post Graduate Diploma in Critical Care: Cardiac Nursing role at Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria.
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 5915
Responsibilities
- Engage in a Graduate Diploma of Nursing: Cardiac Care, in affiliation with La Trobe University.
- Develop advanced clinical skills to care for complex cardiac patients and work autonomously within a supportive team.
- Benefit from a well-established structured program and rotations across critical care settings.
Program Details
- 12 months: 64 hours per fortnight, temporary part time
- In collaboration with La Trobe University
- Rotations to ICU, Cardiac theatre, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
- Competencies assessed onsite by Clinical Educator; shift support offered through Clinical Support Nurses
Key Learnings
- Advanced electrocardiography
- Complex pharmacological management
- Arrhythmia interventions including advanced pacing concepts
- Post-operative cardiothoracic care
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with minimum 2 years acute nursing experience
- Previous cardiac nursing experience is desirable
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest regional health services in Australia, providing care across primary, community, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We support education, training and research and employ thousands across 20 sites.
About the Facility
Facilities include University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre, Barwon Health North, and affiliated aged care facilities. The Cardiology/Cardiothoracic unit (Bellarine Centre 5) provides a 24-hour STEMI service and a full range of diagnostic, medical and interventional cardiology services.
Culture and Development
You will join a highly skilled team focused on patient-centred care with strong professional development opportunities. Barwon Health values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
Benefits
- Excellent working conditions and strong job satisfaction
- Wellbeing program and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide range of professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging benefits (living expenses and meals/entertainment caps)
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and other diverse backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments during recruitment and ensure a safe, inclusive workplace.
Contact
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Application closing date - 2 October 2025
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