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 new 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 career 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 $44.27 - $56.79 p.h.
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- 12.75% 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 2026

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📌 Registered Nurse (Coronary Care and Cardiology) - Cardiac Services (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton