Graduate Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Program

at  St John of God Health Care

PATHWAYS TO PRACTICE – 2025

Graduate Cardiac Care Registered Nurse Program – Geelong
St John of God Geelong Hospital has new and exciting graduate nursing opportunities. As one of the largest health care providers, we have a sole focus on patient care and will invest our resources being YOU! We will provide onsite training to ensure that we build skill and confidence to become the nurse you want to be.
We can offer you a Graduate Cardiac Care Registered Nursing program that will provide you with a supportive and caring environment while you begin your nursing career.
The cardiac care nursing program is designed to provide you with the chance to learn and develop skills relating to cardiac nursing. The program provides opportunities to care for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients with an extensive range of cardiac conditions. You will observe cardiac cath lab procedures, gaining valuable experience with an array of interventional cardiac techniques. This also program provides a firm knowledge base for those wanting to pursue a career in critical care nursing.
If you have a keen interest in taking your career to the next level, this is the opportunity that you have been waiting for!

In addition to the numerous benefits of working at one of Australia’s leading private health providers, we offer graduate Cardiac Care nurses:

• Exposure to a variety of cardiac care such as pre/post cardiothoracic surgery, heart failure management, elective cardioversion, arrhythmia management, pre/post cath lab procedures, acute coronary syndrome management and transophageal echocardiography
• A comprehensive clinically focussed program with intensive preceptor support, a dedicated program coordinator and clinical educators.
• Opportunity for post-graduate studies.
• Individualised professional development planning and goal setting.
• Innovative learning programs online and in a clinical environment.
• Opportunity to be involved in quality projects and research.
• Permanent part time and fulltime positions to suit your lifestyle. Hours can be accommodated from 56 up to 76 hours.
• Ongoing support and professional development.
• Generous salary packaging options
• Wellness programs.
• Access to a variety of employee discounts.

The Requirements:

• Have completed their qualification through study in Australia within the last 2 years (no more than 2 years from graduation) OR
• dDue to complete their nursing qualification in Australia by 1 February 2025
• Have current, or anticipated registration Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Must address the Selection Criteria as outlined on Page 7 of the Graduate Application Guide available via this link GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION GUIDE (sjog.org.au)

Applicants are to submit a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the position
For enquiries please contact Lauren Robertson, Early Career Pathways Coordinator on (08) 6116 0518
Applications close June 21 2024
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse

Please refer the Job description for details