INTERNAL WGHG EMPLOYEES ONLY: Cardiopulmonary Nurse

INTERNAL WGHG EMPLOYEES ONLY: 

Cardio-Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Consultant

Allied and Community Health  

Fixed Term, Part Time - 8 hours per week 

29/06/2026 to 29/06/2027 (Parental Leave Cover)

Clinical Nurse Consultant C: ZA7-ZA8

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We are currently seeking applicants for a fixed term Clinical Nurse Consultant Cardio-Pulmonary position. This position involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate and provide nursing expertise and knowledge to the Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Conditioning and Pulmonary Rehabilitation outpatient programs.  Inpatient education may also be required to the units for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary diagnosis.

We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Our preferred candidates will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Pulmonary and cardiac knowledge and experience including an understanding of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs and associated processes.
• Experience in health promotion and chronic disease management.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
•  Access to employee assistance program
•  Salary packaging
•  Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Carol Blacket/Kerrie Armstrong, Occupational Therapy Manager/Community Rehabilitation Service Co-ordinator, 03 5623 0642

Applications close on Wednesday 3 June 2026*

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days for internal advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.