Cardiac Rhythm Clinical Educator

Cardiac Rhythm Clinical Educator

• Permanent Gr 3 Part Time Position
• Box Hill Hospital
• Support workforce development | Learn and improve everyday

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Cardiac Rhythm Clinical Educator is responsible for the facilitation and development of education initiatives that foster a culture of clinical learning for cardiac physiologists in the areas of rhythm interpretation, cardiac catheterisation, and cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and cardiac electrophysiology at Eastern Health.  The Cardiac Rhythm Clinical Educator is also responsible for the supervision of patient management with regard to implanted CIED recalls and hazard alerts. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent
• Awarded IBHRE for Pacing and/or EP, or equivalent
• At least 7 years post graduate experience in the profession of Cardiac Physiology
• Extensive experience in 12 lead electrocardiograms, Holter monitoring, and cardiac catheterisation
• High level skill in management of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)
• Experience in evaluation of clinical education and professional development of staff and students.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict   management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning
• Ongoing commitment to the professional development of Cardiac Physiology
• Current accreditation with appropriate professional body (eg, ACCP)
• Awarded Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Electrophysiology (CEPIA), or working towards
• Experience in leadership of staff with extensive knowledge and experience in providing supervision, mentoring and support to staff and students
• Experience of quality improvement, research processes and commitment to achieving best practice professional clinical standards

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health 

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**