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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 19459
Position Title Cardiac Nurse - Community Health
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location All Sites - Community & Continuing Care and Allied Health
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The Cardiac Nurse works within the Integrated care and Dental stream within Peninsula Health Community Health. This stream targets the health needs of adults 65 years and older, younger adults with a disability, and adults with a chronic condition and/or psycho social issues. This includes the indigenous community and CALD groups.

The role of the Cardiac Nurse within the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease program includes treatment services, early intervention and health promotion and prevention programs including self-management strategies to meet the needs of the target group within a social model of health by;
• Promoting wellness
• Encouraging people to share in responsibility for their wellbeing
• Encouraging community participation
• Liaison and coordination with service providers

How to apply
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Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria Essential: Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered nurse.
Essential: Additional post graduate training in clinical cardiac management.
Essential: Demonstrated skills in Cardiac Nursing
Essential: Experience as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable: Experience working in chronic disease management including, CHF &/or Cardiac rehab
Essential: Communicate effectively (verbal, written, electronic) using brief and concise language.
Desirable: Experience in a community health setting.
Desirable: Experience working in chronic disease management including, CHF &/or Cardiac rehab.
Contact Person Linda Rabbidge
Contact Number 59869250
Alternate Contact Person Liz Allen
Alternate Contact Number
Closing Date 11/10/2016
Position Description Registered Nurse Grade 3B Community Health Cardiac.pdf