- Permanent Part Time, 48 hours per fortnight
- Located at Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston
- Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 3 ZJ1* plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
The Team & Role
The role of the Cardiac Nurse within the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease (EIiCD) team is to provide assessment, intervention, health promotion and education (including self-management strategies) to clients to meet their wellbeing needs. Assessments and interventions are tailored to the individual to optimise their wellbeing and self-management. Client appointments are delivered in the outpatient setting, and can be in person, via telehealth or phone consult.
The EIiCD Cardiac nurse provides assessment for and coordination of the EIiCD Healthy Heart Group exercise and education program, and collaborates with the EIiCD Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Dieticians and Allied Health Assistants for the holistic care of clients and for the organisation and running of the Healthy Heart groups.
This position will be based primarily at Frankston Integrated Health Centre but may be required to work across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
The Cardiac Nurse will contribute to:
- Deliver high quality, evidence based cardiac nurse services from the EIiCD team, in Community Health, to a broad range of clients.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to work with clients both individually and in group settings.
- Perform client centred assessments and care plans and provide a flexible treatment approach within the community environment, with a strong emphasis on self-management and outcome evaluation.
- Provide a key role in initiating, facilitating and providing ongoing quality improvement to the service.
- Incorporate opportunities for innovative models of cardiac service provision, such as using available information technology, to promote coaching or engaging with specific client cohorts.
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders in acute inpatient cardiac services and also with key community stakeholders, such as other community health services and clients general practitioners.
- Provide clinical supervision to nursing students as required by the health service.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration
- Additional post graduate training in clinical cardiac condition management.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in cardiac nursing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to supervise students and relevant health professionals, including volunteers.
- Current drivers licence.
Desirable
- Member of the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association.
- Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Experience working in chronic disease management.
- Experience working in a community health setting.
- Experience in health coaching and motivational interviewing.
- Experience in facilitating client group programs.
Benefits
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Laura Flynn P 0419 897 084/ E lflynn@phcn.vic.gov.au
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact nursing recruitment team at nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 22 May 2026
(Optional): Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.