Are you a Registered Nurse with experience or a genuine interest in cardiac care? Cardiac Services have multiple opportunities for the right candidates!

We’re offering a range of flexible temporary full or part time contracts as well as casual opportunities throughout. Hours are negotiable to fit your lifestyle and commitments.

Bring your expertise to a rewarding role where you can grow professionally, work with talented teams, and provide vital care to those in need. If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

About us:

Cardiac Services provides both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care to the community of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). 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 (CPAS) for the Emergency Department (ED) 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 (CN) provides an early leadership role within the career pathway for nursing within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and is responsible for a specific patient population and can function in more complex situations while providing support and direction to the Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN) and other non-registered nursing personnel. The Clinical Nurse follows defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe, practice and services and workplaces.

About you:

• Must hold a Nursing Qualification with a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma of Cardiac Nursing or equivalent 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.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I661286

Applications close: Thursday, 2 October 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5I661286 - Clinical Nurse (Coronary Services) (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description