As we move closer to opening the Cardiac Hybrid Theatre at Rockhampton Hospital, our cardiac services team is continuing to expand. This is where you come in. Join us as we aim to become Australia’s regional centre of excellence for cardiac services. You’ll be part of the team delivering care in the new Cardiac Hybrid Theatre and Cardiology Ward, all opening in 2026.

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 Registered Nurse expert with a passion for mentoring and a drive for innovation, we want to hear from you.

Job details

About us:

With significant redevelopment and expansion underway, Rockhampton Hospital's cardiac services are set to become a regional centre of excellence and major referral hub for Central Queensland. The service will include a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory with six recovery beds, a dedicated transoesophageal echocardiography and cardioversion procedure room, an expanded Cardiac Investigations Unit and a new 12-bed cardiology ward. Our team uses a multidisciplinary model to deliver integrated specialist care across the cardiac care continuum, providing comprehensive diagnostic, procedural, inpatient and outpatient services through:

• Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CCL) and recovery
• Coronary Care Unit
• Cardiology Ward
• Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU)
• Heart Failure Support Service
• Cardiac Rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient)
• Chest Pain Assessment Service
• Better Cardiac Care program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Find out more > Cardiac Hybrid Theatre

About the role:

• Deliver comprehensive, person-centred cardiac nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, responding confidently to changes in patients' conditions.
• Practise with professional autonomy and accountability, working within NMBA standards, legislation, CQHHS policies and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Collaborate across the multidisciplinary team, working closely with Nursing, Medical and Allied Health professionals and coordinating care to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Support education, development and continuous improvement, providing education to patients, families and colleagues while contributing to learning, quality improvement and policy activities.
• Demonstrate leadership and evidence-based practice, incorporating current research into care, contributing to improved care pathways and acting as a team/shift coordinator when required.

About you:

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration, with a cardiac nursing postgraduate qualification or willingness to work towards would be well regarded.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while responding safely to rapidly changing patient needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, working effectively with patients, families, Nursing,
• Commitment to professional practice and improvement, demonstrating critical thinking, ongoing professional development and evidence-based care.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 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) RK6H690488

Applications close: Tuesday, 1 September 2026

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Further information

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6H690488 - Registered Nurse (Coronary Care and Cardiology) (PDF)