The primary focus of this role is to provide management of pre and post procedural cardiac catheter suite interventions.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Registered Nurses (Coronary Care Unit Cardiac)

to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will 

• Require desirable experience in pre and post cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Demonstrate experience in the field of cardiac/critical care nursing
• Willingness to gain experience with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, epicardial and transvenous temporary pacing
• Effective computer skills or the ability to acquire computer skills relevant to the role in a short time frame 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Permanent part time (56 and 64 hrs p.f.).
• Base salary ranging from $41.73 - $ 53.53 per hour

About Us

The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) / Cardiac Services Inpatient Unit operates from B4N at Gold Coast University Hospital. This unit encompasses 8 CCU beds and 16 Cardiology beds. Nursing care is delivered by knowledgeable, skilled clinical nurse, registered nurses and enrolled nurses utilising a team nursing model.

The unit is a tertiary level service that offers a supportive environment in which to build skill and gain experience. Post graduate education is encouraged and supported. Regular in-service and workshops are provided and the Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to attend and deliver designated education sessions. A Clinical Facilitator (CF) and Clinical Nurse Educator (CN) are available Monday to Friday. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 22 July 2025. 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. 

Job Ad reference: GC646785 

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• GC646785 - RD (PDF, 492KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants