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Motivate Your Mind...Enrol in Postgraduate Education...
Our
Philosophy
The St Vincent's Cardiothoracic Care Centre
provides a supportive and friendly learning
environment whereby postgraduate nursing
students are mentored and encouraged to develop
specialist knowledge and skills. In an
environment which facilitates multidisciplinary
teamwork, the Cardiac Course offers clinical
experience and education in the areas of
monitoring, assessment and management of complex
cardiac conditions. Clinical support is
maintained throughout the year by our
experienced cardiac nursing staff and dedicated
Clinical Educators.
The Cardiothoracic Care Centre
The Cardiothoracic Care Centre is a 42 bed
tertiary referral centre, which includes CCU,
cardiology and cardiothoracics. Patients
admitted to this unit undergo a variety of
cardiac interventions and surgical procedures
including Coronary Artery Bypass surgery,
thoracic surgery and pacemaker insertion. Nurses
will gain experience with complex technologies
such as temporary pacing, Intra Aortic Balloon
Pumps and non invasive ventilation. In addition
there is a focus on patient education about
various aspects of the management of chronic
heart failure and risk factor management.
The Cardiac Course
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing –
Cardiac is offered over two semesters commencing
in February. The course consists of 4 subjects;
2 subjects are offered online at Australian
Catholic University; the remaining 2 subjects
are delivered on site at St Vincent's. Students
are required to attend lectures on site at St
Vincent’s 3 hours per week for a total of 24
weeks. A feature of the program is access to the
simulation centre; students have the opportunity
to experience sessions in the simulator centre
thereby enhancing their overall clinical
experience. At the completion of the course the
student will be expected to be proficient in all
areas of the Cardiac nursing.
Desired Entry Requirements
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Be a
Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2 Year 2 or
above.
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Hold a
practising certificate from Nurses Board of
Victoria.
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Demonstrate a strong interest in Cardiac
nursing.
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Have a
strong commitment to their professional
development.
External
applicants welcome, however positions limited
For
further information please contact:
Karen Daws Clinical Educator/Cardiothoracic Care
Centre Email:
karen.daws@svhm.org.au
Phone: + 61 3 9288 2211 page 1834
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