This role offers a unique blend of clinical leadership and educational creativity. Working collaboratively with our Nurse Unit Manager and Educator, you will bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring our nursing team has the skills for a sustainable, world-class service. You'll join a culture that authentically supports and invests in our people's future. It's more than a job; it's an opportunity to build a legacy of clinical excellence in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
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.
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About the role:
* Provide expert guidance and support to develop clinical skills across the nursing workforce.
* Design, deliver, and evaluate simulation-based education and learning programs.
* Mentor individual nurses to acquire necessary knowledge for safe care in the CCL and recovery environment.
* Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in clinical audits.
* Coordinate clinical education using advanced assessment tools and constructive feedback.
* Collaborate with the leadership team to achieve Cardiac Services training and development objectives.
About you:
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related Field. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).
* Minimum two years recent clinical nursing experience in interventional cardiology.
* A postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Nursing (or a commitment to complete one) is expected
* You demonstrate advanced skills in ECG interpretation, haemodynamic monitoring, and ALS.
* You are an expert communicator capable of building strong relationships within a healthcare team.
* You have a proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate educational services.
* You show a commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $ $60.05 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:
* Contact
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Rockhampton
Further information
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