Clinical Nurse (Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory)
The launch of Rockhampton Hospital's brand-new, state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory is fast approaching, marking a historic shift that keeps vital cardiac care closer to home. As a Clinical Nurse, you will pioneer a premier regional service while buying back valuable time with short commutes, a low cost of living, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle boasting 300 days of sunshine.
Working in our newly built facility—featuring six recovery beds, a procedure room, and a dedicated cardiology ward—you will help embed a vibrant, supportive unit culture from the ground up. Settle into a region where your money goes further, your daily drive is minutes, and you can play a pivotal role in evolving an exciting 24/7 after-hours on-call emergency service.
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 remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 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.
Applications close: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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Clinical Nurse (Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory) employer: Queensland Health
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