What if your care meant a patient could receive life-saving treatment just minutes away from their own family?
The launch of Rockhampton Hospital’s brand-new, state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory is fast approaching, marking a historic shift that keeps vital cardiac care closer to home. As a Registered Nurse, you will advance your specialised clinical care while buying back valuable time with short commutes, a low cost of living, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle boasting 300 days of sunshine.
Now's your chance to submit your interest.

Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK6G687309
Closing date 30-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Multiple positions, hours negotiable

This is your opportunity to join a growing team dedicated to delivering Amazing Care during a major expansion of our services. By participating in the setup of our brand-new facility—which includes six recovery beds, a Transoesophageal Echo procedure room, and an expanded Cardiac Investigations Unit—you will help shape a regional cardiac centre of excellence.

You will work within an Empowered People culture that actively supports and invests in your future, offering professional development pathways that take you to the forefront of interventional cardiology nursing.

For the right person, we can offer visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, and short-term accommodation on arrival to ensure a smooth transition into our welcoming community.

About us:

Central Queensland Health is transforming regional healthcare to deliver world-class medical outcomes closer to home. Based at Rockhampton Hospital, our expanding Cardiac Services team operates within a highly sophisticated, multidisciplinary model encompassing advanced diagnostic, procedural, and inpatient care. We are committed to fostering connected teams and empowered people, providing a values-led, modern clinical environment where professionals collaborate seamlessly to deliver amazing care to our community.

About the role:

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care across the preadmission, procedural, and recovery phases of cardiac procedures.
• Perform continuous hemodynamic and cardiac rhythm monitoring, ensuring accurate documentation and timely clinical escalation.
• Assist cardiologists during invasive procedures, maintaining strict aseptic techniques and radiation safety protocols.
• Administer cardiovascular medications and contrast agents safely in accordance with scope of practice and clinical guidelines.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedural expectations, post-care recovery, and ongoing cardiac health.

About you:

• You hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA.
• You bring a sound understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and the principles of infection prevention and radiation safety.
• You demonstrate accountability for your own competence, utilizing reflective practice to continuously enhance your clinical care.
• You possess strong collaborative skills, actively contributing to a positive team culture built on mutual respect and open communication.
• You are committed to quality processes, patient safety frameworks, and evidence-based clinical improvement.