Registered Nurse - Cardiac

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

An exciting opportunity is now available to join our nursing team within the Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Department at The Alfred Hospital. Apply now and advance your cardiac nursing career in one of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals.

• Unique opportunity to work in a combined Cardiology and Cardiothoracic unit 
• Permanent position, hours negotiable; 48 – 80hrs per fortnight
• Registered Nurse Grade 2, $81,733.00- $99,127.00 per annum pro rata + superannuation 
• Outstanding local education, training and professional development opportunities
• Nurses interested in undertaking a Master of Nursing - Cardiac Care in 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply! 

The Department 

3 West is a 36 bed Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery ward located at The Alfred Hospital. Our dynamic unit provides complex care to patients requiring a broad range of medical, interventional and surgical cardiac services. 3 West also provides specialist cardiac monitoring services for patients under the care of other medical and surgical specialty units.  

The Role 

As a Registered Nurse on 3 West, you will contribute to a culture of excellence in clinical care. You will build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Your practice will reflect the core values of Alfred Health—patient-centered care, integrity, accountability, and respect.

Qualifications / Experiences 

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
•  A minimum of 4 years’ post-registration experience (desirable)
• Prior experience in cardiac or cardiothoracic nursing (highly desirable)

Staff Benefits

• Departmental support for postgraduate study, including the Master of Nursing (Cardiac Care)
• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Health and wellbeing incentives such as discounted health insurance
• Onsite gym and childcare facilities 

Please direct all enquiries to Gemma Tate (Nurse Manager 3 West) on (03) 9076 5453 or at [email protected].

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Wednesday 13th of August 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au