Tired of top end humidity, long build-up seasons, and expensive flights south?
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 Make the Move from Darwin?
Relocation & Accommodation Support: We support your move across borders with relocation assistance for transit costs, short-term accommodation support, and employer visa sponsorship pathways where applicable.
Seamless East Coast Proximity: Enjoy direct flight connections to Brisbane and major southern capitals, keeping you seamlessly connected to family, friends, and interstate travel networks.
Sub-Tropical Coastal Living: Swap extreme monsoonal heat for year-round Sunshine State weather—spend weekends exploring Great Keppel Island, pristine Capricorn Coast beaches just 35 minutes away, or hiking Mount Archer tracks.
Contemporary Regional Practice: Gain broad clinical autonomy within a brand-new facility, backed by family-friendly rosters, supportive leadership, and clear career development pathways.
Community & Affordability: Build your financial future faster with lower living costs, affordable property, and a welcoming regional community.
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 $***** - $***** p.h.
*****% 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:
Contact ******
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H******
Applications close: Wednesday 9 September ****

📌 Clinical Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab) (Darwin)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Darwin