Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join the heart of healthcare at Rockhampton Hospital’s Coronary Care Unit, where every beat counts and every shift makes a difference to our patients.

As the Permanent Clinical Nurse, you’ll be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving and experienced team providing expert cardiac care to patients across the unit. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment that values innovation, growth, and excellence in clinical practice. Enjoy ongoing professional development, modern facilities, and a rewarding career in one of Queensland’s most vibrant regional hubs.

Now is your chance to be a part of something bigger, where your skills save lives and your future thrives. Apply now and make your mark with Central Queensland Health!

Job details

About us:

The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) provides specialised inpatient care to patients with cardiac disorders during the critical phase of their illness including management of invasive pressure monitoring, Inotropic and anti-arrhythmic drug infusions, non-invasive ventilation, temporary pacemaker insertion, blood pressure stabilisation and cardiac arrhythmias. This unit also provides phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation – heart health education, counselling and risk factor modification to CCU inpatients and 24-hour telemetry monitoring, coordination and documentation for up to 9 patients in the medical ward.

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 CN 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:

• You will hold a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).
• 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) RK5K669134

Applications close: Sunday, 23 November 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5K669134 - Clinical Nurse (Coronary Care) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)