Clinical Nurse - Cardiac Patient Education

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (NG6-1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Fixed term temporary full-time roles x 2 (1 x 6 months, 1 x 12 months), commencing December 2026 with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 2 years. These dates are subject to change as they relate to covering Maternity Leave.

The Clinical Nurse, Cardiac Patient Education provides clinical expertise, education and support to patients across a range of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic conditions.

The role encompasses support and information provision to patients and their family, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Woking across the multi-disciplinary team and broader healthcare network, the Clinical Nurse builds effective relationships and supports communication and co-ordination of the inpatient journey and outpatient pre-admission clinics.

Education and support is delivered through the application of evidence-based guidelines.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Highly Desirable:
  • Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
  • Extensive experience in a cardiology and cardiothoracic environment.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Toni Aumend on (07) 4433 3440.

Applications close: Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.