Clinical Nurse – Coronary Care Unit | Perth

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Nurse who brings sound clinical expertise, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to join the CCU Team on a part-time basis at a private hospital in Perth. 

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, this is an advanced clinical role that combines expert bedside care with shift-level leadership and a commitment to ongoing staff development.  Clinical Nurses operating in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) provide specialised, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients with complex cardiac conditions, continuously monitoring hemodynamic status and executing rapid interventions to optimize cardiovascular health and patient outcomes.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will act as a senior clinical resource, team leader and professional role model, supporting the nursing team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across your designated unit. You will manage rapidly changing clinical situations with sound judgement, maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of care standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advanced, evidence-based nursing care and serving as the primary clinical resource for your shift and unit;
• Coordinating patient flow, delegating appropriately, and supporting the broader nursing team to deliver safe, consistent care;
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor to junior nursing staff, graduate nurses, and students, supporting their professional development;
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and accreditation activities in line with standards and relevant legislation;
• Participating in departmental orientation, in-service training, and clinical competency programs;
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation in line with NMBA standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Minimum four (4) years' post-graduate nursing experience in a critical care/acute medical setting (essential);
• Demonstrated clinical leadership ability, including shift coordination and team support;
• A commitment to mentoring junior staff and contributing to a positive, learning-focused team culture;
• Sound knowledge of and participation in quality improvement processes;
• Strong time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high standard of customer-focused service;
• Knowledge of legislation, standards, and policies relevant to nursing practice in Australia;
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications in Cardiac Care (highly regarded);
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons and weekends.

REMUNERATION

$56.40 - $59.93 per hour. 

• Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
• Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
• Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
• Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
• Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

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