Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit

• Location: Sunshine & Footscray Hospitals

• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Ongoing

• Salary: RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 

About the role:

The Footscray and Sunshine CCU’s are seeking Registered Nurses with postgraduate qualifications in Cardiac Nursing (or equivalent) who can demonstrate outstanding clinical skills and a strong drive for continuous professional development throughout their career. 

Both CCU’s are supported by onsite 24-hour Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories (CCL) and Intensive Care Units. As well as managing acute cardiac conditions, the units offer a unique model of care in hear failure management. This program is a collaborative service led by the Cardiology and Geriatric Medicine teams, incorporating heart failure clinical nurse consultants within the multi-disciplinary team. 

Cardiac Nurses at Western Health have the opportunity to:

• Work collaboratively with the CCL team to achieve high quality patient care outcomes with regard to cardiac intervention and the electrophysiology service.

• Contribute to the development of future cardiac nurses through supporting the Post Graduate Diploma pathway in Cardiac Nursing in partnership with La Trobe University. 

• Work towards a Clinical Nurse Specialist position.

• Participate in the management of the deteriorating patient in conjunction with the Critical Care Outreach Team.

Key responsibilities: 

• Ensure high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health policies and procedures.

• Provide exceptional care to patients with acute cardiac conditions.

• Opportunity to undertake leadership roles and development programs.

• Role model strong clinical and professional behaviours and lead by example.

About you: 

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification with RN Registration through NMBA.

• Successful completion of Postgraduate qualification in Cardiac or Critical Care Nursing.

• Demonstrated cardiac nursing experience in an acute setting.

• Competent in Advanced Life Support (ALS) to facilitate care and transport of monitored patients.

• Demonstrate excellent clinical and organisation skills.

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly developed communication and teamwork abilities.

• Willingness to nurture junior staff and contribute toward portfolios.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. 

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits 

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 

• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 

• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 

• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 

• Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 

• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 

• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment 

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 

• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about providing Best Care to cardiac patients, 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 18 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Jenny Lo

Title: Nurse Unit Manager (Sunshine)

Phone: 0479 191 636

Name: Jenny Hong

Title: Nurse Unit Manager (Footscray)

Phone: 0481 482 722

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

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.

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