Clinical Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab)

Tired of high living costs, an out-of-reach housing market and endless city traffic?

The launch of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory is fast approaching and presents the perfect opportunity to break free. As a Clinical Nurse, you'll lead help lead our service as we aim to bring vital cardiac care closer to home for Central Queenslanders.

Why Sydney nurses are making the move:

Trading hours of gridlocked Sydney highway traffic for an effortless, sub-10-minute daily commute gives you the structural space to build a career while securing immediate lifestyle returns:

• Relocation & Accommodation Support: We're supporting your move with for visa sponsorship pathways, relocation assistance for moving costs, and short-term accommodation while your family settles down.

• Contemporary Practice: Work in a new 32-bed unit with family-friendly rosters, professional development, and clear career progression pathways.

• Regional Affordability: Build your financial future faster with an incredibly affordable housing market, larger blocks (for the shed, pool and toys!) and a lower overall cost of living.

• Coastal and Outdoor Lifestyle: Enjoy more time adventuring on Great Keppel Island, exploring pristine beaches just 35 minutes away, or hiking Mount Archer national park tracks right on your doorstep.

• Family Presence: Reclaim your afternoons to be fully present with your kids and family right after your shift ends, completely free from long transit fatigue.

About us:

Central Queensland Health is transforming regional healthcare to deliver world-class medical outcomes closer to home. Based at Rockhampton Hospital, our expanding Cardiac Services team operates within a highly sophisticated, multidisciplinary model encompassing advanced diagnostic, procedural, and inpatient care. We are committed to fostering connected teams and empowered people, providing a values-led, modern clinical environment where professionals collaborate seamlessly to deliver amazing care to our community.

About the role:

• Provide advanced clinical nursing care and expert practice guidance across all preadmission, procedural, and recovery phases.

• Lead clinical decision-making, advanced patient monitoring, and the proactive escalation of clinical deterioration.

• Coordinate and optimize patient flow, staffing, and clinical activities to support efficient daily Cath Lab operations.

• Deliver expert procedural support to cardiologists during invasive interventions while maintaining strict aseptic and radiation safety.

• Mentor and supervise nursing staff, graduates, and students, driving a continuous learning culture across the unit.

About you:

• You hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA.

• You possess advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, backed by deep knowledge of contemporary interventional cardiology practice.

• You demonstrate proven clinical leadership, using critical thinking and effective communication to foster shared decision-making.

• You are an active contributor to quality initiatives, clinical audits, and the integration of evidence-based research into practice.

• You embody professional integrity, showing deep empathy and respect toward patients, families, and your multidisciplinary peers.

What we offer:

Total base remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. is comprised of:

• A base hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

• 17.5% leave loading

You can also expect:

• A relocation and accommodation package to help support your move

• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options - no share/splits on tax savings here (within limits of course).

• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety - Pair family friendly rostering practices with your short commutes!

• Professional Development opportunities with pathways for progression.

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted Private Health Insurance

• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au

2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H689589

Applications close: Wednesday, 9 September 2026