Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8999
About the role:
The Cardiac Care Units (CCU) at Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals are seeking Registered Nurses with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills who would like to experience an introduction to cardiac nursing. Applicants are expected to show a keen interest in their ongoing professional development and a mastery of the nursing basics.
The Introduction to Cardiology program is an entry level into cardiac nursing at Western Health. Participants join the highly skilled cardiac nursing team as they experience the specialty of cardiac nursing. The program is 12 months in duration and allows participants to develop new skills and knowledge via clinical and theoretical experiences.
The Introduction to Cardiology program will start in January 2027, however applicants willing to commence in the role earlier are welcome to apply for immediate start.
Key responsibilities:
Participants will contribute to the management of patients experiencing myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, acute heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Theoretical experiences include participation in a series of specialty tailored education days and exposure to acute interventions such as cardiac stenting and insertion of pacemakers in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.
Participants will develop rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation skills required to safely care for patients on continuous cardiac monitoring. Successful completion of this program is the first step on a pathway to a Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing (Cardiac Stream) through La Trobe University.
About you:
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about cardiac care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 22 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Lauren Matthews
Title: Nurse Unit Manager – Footscray Ward 7B CCU
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0481 482 722
Alternate Contact: Jenny Lo
Title: Nurse Unit Manager – Sunshine Ward 2F CCU
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0479 191 636
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.