Registered Nurse CNS

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• Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories
• Fixed term, full time and part time positions until January 2027
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Cardiac Catheterisation Department/Cardiology Division

The Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CCL) is located on Level 5, North Austin Tower, providing cardiology services for patients with cardiovascular disease including:

• Diagnostic & Interventional cardiology
• Structural heart procedures
• Electrophysiology
• Regular hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 18:30
• Emergency service: 24/7 on-call availability for urgent procedures
• Additionally, we run a dedicated day recovery area for pre- and post-procedure management

About the role 

As a Registered Nurse in the CCL, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based interventional cardiac nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for our patients.

You will ensure all clinical practices meet professional, organisational, legal, and ethical standards while delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centred care within the Cath Lab environment. Responsibilities include scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring during procedures, managing emergencies, preparing and operating specialised equipment, and supporting optimal patient outcomes.

This fixed term position is for 48 hours per week, with flexibility for part-time arrangements/job share considerations. The successful applicant must also be able to participate in on-call duties after hours, on weekends, and on public holidays.

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Experience in Cardiac Catheterisation laboratory nursing, Post-Graduate Critical Care or equivalent certificate highly preferred.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Commitment to further self-development and education

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Fiona Caddy, Registered Nurse NUM at Fiona.Caddy@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026