About us:
Cardiac Services provides both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care to the community of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. This includes providing critical care in the Coronary Care Unit, inpatient and outpatient Better Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cardiac patients, inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation education and exercise programs, specialist Heart Failure outpatient services and rehabilitation, Cardiac Nurse in the Cardiac Investigations Unit and providing the Chest Pain Assessment Service for the Emergency Department intermediate risk chest pain patients.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide clinical expertise and advanced clinical leadership for the BCC team. The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides direct and indirect care as required and works in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, and MDT to support the provision of safe quality culturally appropriate healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with cardiac conditions.
About you:
* 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 monthly remuneration value of up to $13,684 is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $ $72.58 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.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
* Contact
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K669032
Applications close: Sunday, 30 November 2025
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Further information
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