Mackay Base Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Cardiac Catheter Laboratory team on a one-month contract from 3 August to 30 August 2026. This is a Grade 5 nursing position offering a salary range of AUD$55.65 to AUD$70.82 per hour, working rotating 8, 10 and 12-hour shifts across a busy cardiac intervention unit. The successful candidate will bring specialist cardiac catheter laboratory experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Specialist cardiac catheter laboratory experience in a high-acuity setting
- AUD$55.65 to AUD$70.82 per hour, with overtime available beyond 80 hours per fortnight
- Rotating shift patterns with flexibility, including participation in the CCL Emergency STEMI on-call roster
Preferred Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in cardiac catheter laboratory nursing practice
- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (must be provided with application)
- Ability to work flexibly across rotating 8, 10 and 12-hour shifts, including on-call STEMI roster participation
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced cardiac intervention workplace
- Proficiency with electronic medical records systems, particularly ieMR
Preferred Qualifications
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
- Previous experience working within Queensland Health or Mackay Hospital and Health Service
- Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated competency in cardiac nursing or interventional cardiology