Job Description
Registered Nurse (Coronary Care and Cardiology) - Cardiac Services
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Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD
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With significant redevelopment and expansion underway, Rockhampton Hospital's cardiac services are set to become a regional centre of excellence and major referral hub for Central Queensland. The service will include a current state‐of‐the‐art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory with six recovery beds, a dedicated transoesophageal echocardiography and cardioversion procedure room, an expanded Cardiac Investigations Unit and a new 12‐bed cardiology ward. Our team uses a multidisciplinary model to deliver integrated specialist care across the cardiac care continuum, providing comprehensive diagnostic, procedural, inpatient and outpatient services through:
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Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CCL) and recovery
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Coronary Care Unit
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Cardiology Ward
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Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU)
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Heart Failure Support Service
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Cardiac Rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient)
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Chest Pain Assessment Service
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Better Cardiac Care program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
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Find out more > Cardiac Hybrid Theatre
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About the role:
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Deliver comprehensive, person-centred cardiac nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, responding confidently to changes in patients' conditions.
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Practise with professional autonomy and accountability, working within NMBA standards, legislation, CQHHS policies and evidence-based clinical practice.
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Collaborate across the multidisciplinary team, working closely with Nursing, Medical and Allied Health professionals and coordinating care to achieve positive patient outcomes.
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Support education,



development and continuous improvement, providing education to patients, families and colleagues while contributing to learning, quality improvement and policy activities.
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Demonstrate leadership and evidence-based practice, incorporating current research into care, contributing to improved care pathways and acting as a team/shift coordinator when required.
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About you:
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Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration, with a cardiac nursing postgraduate qualification or willingness to work towards would be well regarded.
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Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while responding safely to rapidly changing patient needs.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, working effectively with patients, families, Nursing,
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Commitment to professional practice and improvement, demonstrating critical thinking, ongoing professional development and evidence-based care.
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What we offer:
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Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:
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An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h.
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*****% employer superannuation contribution
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17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits:
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Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
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Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Discounted Private Health Insurance
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Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
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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.
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Applications close: Tuesday, 1 September ****
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📌 Registered Nurse (Coronary Care And Cardiology) - Cardiac Services (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton