This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
Explore all careersCardiac Nurses support patients with heart conditions, performing diagnostic tests, administering medication, and collaborating with cardiologists.
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The average salary for registered nurses in Australia, (including Cardiac Nurses) is $1,474 per week ($76,648 per annum). Increase your earning capacity by undertaking post-graduate qualifications in clinical nursing, leadership, emergency and critical care nursing.
There are 325,500 Registered Nurses (RNs) currently employed in Australia, some of these are Cardiac Nurses. They are employed by hospitals in the cardiology unit as well as specialist heart centres that provide diagnostic, rehabilitation, and long-term care services.
To become a Cardiac Nurse you must complete a Bachelor of Nursing, then apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Once you are a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) you will need a post-graduate qualification in cardiac care such as a Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Nursing or a Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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