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Clinical Nurse (Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure)
Rockhampton
Cardiac Services are seeking an experienced clinician to join the Cardiac Rehab/Heart Failure Service as a Clinical Nurse!
The Clinical Nurse collaborates closely with the Cardiac Services Nurse Unit Manager to deliver expert clinical care to patients undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation and managing Heart Failure. This role involves providing specialist, ongoing care for patients with complex needs, both inpatient and outpatient, to ensure adherence to best practices and achieve high-quality outcomes.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5H657802 |
| Closing date | 14-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Anita Phillips |
| Contact details | 4920 6454 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cardiac Services provides both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care to the community of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. This includes providing critical care in the Coronary Care Unit, inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation education and exercise programs, specialist Heart Failure outpatient services and rehabilitation, cardiac nurse in the Cardiac Investigations Unit and providing the Chest Pain Assessment Service for the Emergency Department intermediate risk chest pain patients. Cardiac Services staff act as a resource for patients, relatives and hospital staff seeking knowledge and information about cardiovascular disease, cardiac disorders, heart failure and risk factors for heart disease.
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse (Nurse Grade 6.1) works collaboratively with the Cardiac Services Nurse Unit Manger (NUM) to deliver an expert clinical service to Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure patients. The Clinical Nurse will provide specialist care for patients requiring ongoing complex care particularly with inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure needs to ensure best practice and high-quality outcomes.
About you:
- Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
- A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
- Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous Cannulation
- Advanced ECG Interpretation
- Advanced cardiac assessment skills
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $89,552 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H657802
Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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RK5H657802 - Clinical Nurse Cardiac Rehab (PDF, 353KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
