Cardiac Transition to Specialty Practice

NSW Health

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,521.09 - $2,135.50 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ669082

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 across Concord Repatriation General Hospital.

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
Eligibility for academic credit with the University of Tasmania

The program includes Cardiology, Coronary Care Unit (CCU) 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 Cardiac Cath Lab at a minimum
Applicants will be able to preference either Cardiac Cath Lab or Coronary Care Unit as their elective rotation
Applicants will all rotate through core rotations in 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
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 for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
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.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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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.

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Applications Close: 21 June 2026

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