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Clinical Nurse Cardiac (Rheumatic Heart Disease)
Mount Isa
Make a Lasting Impact in Rural Cardiac Health!
Join our innovative Cardiac Services team in Mount Isa and play a vital role in delivering specialist, patient-centred cardiac care across rural and remote communities. Lead meaningful change, improve health outcomes, and make a real difference for First Nations peoples and those living far from major health services.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI694741 |
| Closing date | 28-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Faasipa Stowers |
| Contact details | 0491 295 377 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse to join NWHHS Cardiac Services, delivering specialist cardiac care across community, outreach and outpatient settings.
- Deliver advanced cardiac nursing care across heart failure, rehabilitation, cardiology, outreach and rheumatic heart disease services.
- Provide clinical leadership, care coordination and support for patients throughout their cardiac health journey.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to specialist cardiac care closer to home through outreach and telehealth services.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
- We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Faasipa Stowers on 0491 295 377.
Applications close: Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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