Are you ready to leave the city hustle behind and step into a defining leadership role?

Rockhampton Hospital is undergoing a massive transformation, and we are looking for a visionary Clinical Nurse Consultant to lead our Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. This isn't just a job; it’s your chance to help build a regional centre of excellence from the ground up, working in a new state-of-the-art facility equipped with a 12-bed ward and a dedicated hybrid theatre. If you are a clinical expert with a passion for mentoring and a drive for innovation, we want to hear from you.

Are you ready to make your mark on Central Queensland’s heart health?

Job details

At Central Queensland Health, we believe that great care starts with great people. As our CNC, you will operate with a high level of autonomy, collaborating with a tight-knit multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated specialist care across the cardiac continuum. You'll be joining a culture that truly invests in its people, offering professional development leave and allowances to ensure your career continues to grow as fast as our services. Beyond the lab, you'll discover the unmatched lifestyle of Central Queensland—where your commute is short, the community is welcoming, and the Great Barrier Reef is right on your doorstep.

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital's Cardiac Services is rapidly evolving into a major regional referral hub. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic, procedural, and inpatient services to the Central Queensland community through a multidisciplinary model of care. We pride ourselves on a work-based culture that promotes education, research, and workforce development, ensuring our staff are supported and empowered every day.

About the role:

• Provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy within the specialty of the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
• Lead operational initiatives and promote robust clinical governance to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Act as a technical expert, mentor, and role model within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Direct the daily operation and intraoperative care delivered in the CCL.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and standards of care to drive service innovation.
• Foster a learning-focused environment through the provision of staff and patient education.

About you:

• You hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.
• You possess a minimum of three years of recent clinical experience in interventional cardiology and proven nursing leadership.
• You have a postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Nursing (or a commitment to completing one).
• You are an expert in CCL and interventional cardiology settings, with advanced skills in 12-lead ECG analysis and Advanced Life Support.
• You demonstrate advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills to deliver person-centred care.
• You are a collaborative communicator who leads with empathy, integrity, and respect.
• You are committed to evidence-based practice and participating in incident management for continuous quality improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $169,138 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $68.86 - $74.76 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)

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 March 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK6B674971 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (CCL) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)