• Part-time, (0.6 FTE) Fixed term opportunity to 31st December 2024
• Salary of $51.76 per hour + 11% super + salary packaging benefits
• Grade (CN 4) Registered Nurse/Midwife classified under the NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISEAGREEMENT 2020-2024

We are One Team IPC Health, we are passionate, creative and we make a difference.

We deliver innovative high-quality services that are client centred, collaborative, coordinated and demonstrate value through measured impact. We are a not-for-profit community health service committed to working with the rapidly growing areas of Melbourne’s middle and outer West, where population will grow by 400,000 in the coming 15 years. By year 2035, we anticipate that the total population served will be approximately 1.2 million.

The Opportunity

IPC Health is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and team orientated cardiac rehabilitation nurse to provide cardiac assessment and management services within our new cardiac rehabilitation program in the Brimbank LGA. The role includes individual assessment, therapy, along with coordinating and delivering education presentations primarily on campus, with a mix of groups and individual sessions, consultation may also occur via telehealth. There is an opportunity for some hybrid working (onsite and working from home).

The role will work closely with the current cardiac rehab coordinator, cardiac rehab team and other allied health team members and is primarily based at our Deer Park campus, with occasional attendance at our Hoppers crossing site.

You will make a difference by

• Provide direct service to cardiac clients and their families, including health education, presentations and therapeutic management.
• Collaboration with other Allied Health team members to develop, implement and evaluate primary care programs and services in accordance with organisational priorities and expectations.
• Working closely with referrers and GPs to ensure coordinated service delivery for clients.
• Participate in program and service planning, quality improvement and review activities as appropriate.

To succeed, you will need

This role is integral in the assessment and rehabilitation journey of clients who following a cardio-respiratory event and or surgery and involves both individual and group interventions.

About You:

• You are an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled Registered Nurse who has experience in cardiac nursing care.
• You are keen to contribute to evidence-based client centred care as part of an experienced, and collaborative interdisciplinary team

What you need:

• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Demonstrated 2+ years clinical experience including cardiac nursing care
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Demonstration of appropriate competencies and skills in the assessment and management of clients with cardiac conditions.
• Experience in a rehabilitation/ community setting is highly desirable
• Post graduate certificate in critical care or equivalent would be advantageous

IPC Health will provide

A Laptop and modern workplace technology enabling you to stay connected and do what you do best, assess, manage and assist clients

A fun, collaborative and innovative workplace which focuses on the mindsets of mindfulness, impact, innovation and diversity.

Opportunities provided for Professional development

We are One Team IPC Health. We are passionate we go above and beyond, demonstrating understanding and respect for our communities and each other. We make a difference we act with purpose, measure our results and celebrate our achievements. We are creative we learn, experiment and innovate.

What next?

If you are passionate, creative and make a difference, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is visit our careers page, read the role’s Success Profile and submit your resume, cover letter and a document outlining how you meet our minimum ‘to succeed’ criteria.

To find out more about the role, please contact Melita Harding, Senior Manager Allied Health, on 0409 818 097 or via email [email protected], using the subject line: Community Nurse - Cardiac Rehabilitation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email [email protected]with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.