SLHD Cardiac Transition to Specialty Practice Program - RPAH
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,521.09 - $2,135.50 per week + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668784
SLHD Cardiac Transition to Specialty Practice Program
Advance your career in cardiac nursing
Sydney Local Health District is recruiting motivated Registered Nurses (Year 2+) to join our 12 month Cardiac Transition to Specialty Practice Program. Designed and delivered with Sydney Education, this program supports your transition into cardiac specialty nursing at RPAH.
What the Program Offers
- Three clinical rotations across key cardiac settings
- Five cardiac study days
- Simulation training, eLearning, and reflective practice
- Monthly clinical supervision and ongoing team support
- Orientation and supernumerary time for each rotation
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Eligibility for academic credit with the University of Tasmania
The program includes Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Wards, Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CICU), and the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Successful applicants will be able to submit preferences for their rotations
- All applicants will gain critical care exposure in either Coronary Care Unit or Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at a minimum
- Applicants will be able to preference either Cardiac Cath Lab or Cardiothoracic ICU as their elective rotation
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Applicants will all rotate through core rotations in Cardiothoracics Ward, Cardiology Ward and Coronary Care Unit
What You'll Gain
- Strong understanding of cardiac and thoracic disease
- Advanced assessment and acute cardiac care skills
- Confidence managing pharmaceutical, interventional, and surgical treatments
- Ability to evaluate therapeutic outcomes and apply evidence based practice
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A pathway toward postgraduate cardiac nursing studies
Who We're Looking For
Registered Nurses with 12+ months acute care experience who are ready to grow into safe, independent cardiac clinicians.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
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Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Thomas Kennedy on 0461 529 282 or email at [email protected]
Applications Close: 21 June 2026
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