Walk alongside a service that is transforming cardiac care for First Nations communities across Central Queensland. Our team provides culturally safe, person-centred support that helps patients navigate their health journey through advocacy, education, care coordination and ongoing connection between hospital and community.

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide advanced clinical leadership, expert cardiac nursing care and specialist guidance to patients, families and healthcare teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to be supported while completing your post graduate diploma of Cardiac Nursing (or equivalent) as part of your professional development. We’d love to hear from you.

Job details

About us:

Cardiac Services delivers specialised inpatient and outpatient care across Central Queensland, supporting people at every stage of their cardiac journey. From critical care in the Coronary Care Unit and cardiac rehabilitation to heart failure management, chest pain assessment and specialist cardiac support, the service is committed to improving heart health and long-term wellbeing.

The Better Cardiac Care model provides culturally safe, multidisciplinary support for First Nations people living with heart disease. Through education, advocacy, care coordination and personalised transition planning, the team helps patients navigate the health system, build confidence in managing their health and achieve better outcomes both in hospital and within their communities.

About the role:

• Provide advanced clinical leadership and expert nursing care for the Better Cardiac Care (BCC) service, ensuring safe, high-quality and culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with cardiac conditions.
• Deliver expert clinical consultancy, education and advocacy for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, promoting best practice in cardiac care and self-management.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager and healthcare teams to strengthen clinical governance, implement evidence-based practice and achieve service performance and quality outcomes.
• Foster a positive learning culture by mentoring staff, supporting workforce development, driving continuous improvement and maintaining contemporary clinical knowledge and professional standards.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory.
• A postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Nursing (or equivalent) is highly regarded. Applicants not currently holding this qualification will be supported to complete it within an agreed timeframe as part of their professional development plan.
• Demonstrates advanced skills and knowledge in supporting nursing and the healthcare team in the provision of best practice in clinical care for patients, carers and staff in the area of specialty.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in participating in innovation and change to develop emerging service needs.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 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) RK6G687477

Applications close: Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Further information

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

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Documents

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• RK6G687477 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Better Cardiac Care) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)