Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Coronary Care & Cardiothoracic Unit

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9009 

• Work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team in a highly specialised unit 


• Provide integrated care for patients presenting with a range of cardiac conditions 


• Permanent and Temporary Part Time positions available

About the role

Join our expanding Cardiac Services team at Barwon Health. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality cardiac care and are interested in working in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiothoracic Unit, or across both specialty areas.

Whether your experience is in critical care, coronary care, cardiothoracic nursing or a combination of these specialties, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac patients, including pre and post procedure care


• Monitor patients with acute an chronic cardiovascular conditions


• Interpret ECGs and monitor vital signs, responding promptly to changes


• Educate patients and families on heart health, treatment plans and lifestyle modifications


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation


• Collaborate effectively with medical staff and allied health professionals

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in critical care or cardiothoracic nursing within an acute/critical care setting 


• A postgraduate certificate in critical care or cardiac nursing 


• Flexibility to adapt to rotating rosters to meet unit demands 


• Exceptional communication skills, adept time management, and a commitment to evidence-based holistic patient care tailored to cardiac specialty services 

About Cardiac Services

Bellarine Centre 5 (BC5) is a 34-bed combined Cardiac service that consists of critical care, cardiothoracic and cardiology beds. 

Barwon Health’s Cardiac Services covers the complete range of diagnostic and interventional Cardiology, including a 24-hour emergency STEMI Service. The Cardiothoracic Unit performs a wide range of bypass graft, valve repair/replacement and Bental’s, complex thoracic surgery including pneumonectomies, lobectomies and wedge resections. 

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Email:  [email protected] 

Phone:  (03) 4215 5822 

Application closing date:  18 August 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.