About us:
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: * Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CCL) and recovery * Coronary Care Unit * Cardiology Ward * Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU) * Heart Failure Support Service * Cardiac Rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient) * Chest Pain Assessment Service * Better Cardiac Care program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients Find out more > Cardiac Hybrid Theatre
About the role: * Deliver comprehensive, person-centred cardiac nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, responding confidently to changes in patients' conditions. * Practise with professional autonomy and accountability, working within NMBA standards, legislation, CQHHS policies and evidence-based clinical practice. * Collaborate across the multidisciplinary team, working closely with Nursing, Medical and Allied Health professionals and coordinating care to achieve positive patient outcomes. * Support education, development and continuous improvement, providing education to patients, families and colleagues while contributing to learning, quality improvement and policy activities. * 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. About you: * Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration, with a cardiac nursing postgraduate qualification or willingness to work towards would be well regarded. * 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. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, working effectively with patients, families, Nursing, * Commitment to professional practice and improvement, demonstrating critical thinking, ongoing professional development and evidence-based care. What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of: * An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 p.h. * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution * 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: * Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities * Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety * Generous Salary Sacrificing Options * 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 [email protected] * Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690488 Applications close: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
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📌 Registered Nurse (Coronary Care and Cardiology) - Cardiac Services (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton Regional