Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Macquarie University Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University Health invites experienced Registered Nurses to join Ward 4 East, a new Step-Down Cardiology and Day Stay Unit. Permanent full-time positions offer involvement in a brand-new unit within Australia’s only university-owned academic hospital, focusing on complex cardiac care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will work in a state-of-the-art 8-bed monitored environment, delivering evidence-based cardiology nursing and contributing to standards and patient outcomes from

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA registration and current practice.
• Recent cardiology nursing experience in monitored settings.
• Competent in rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Experience in post-procedural recovery in interventional settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centred nursing care for cardiology patients with continuous monitoring.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and escalate deterioration as needed.
• Lead post-procedural care after electrophysiology studies, ablations, pacemaker/ICD insertions.
• Administer medications and infusions per guidelines.
• Support multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Cardiology nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Haemodynamic monitoring

Post-procedural care

Education

Nursing degree / RN credential

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

• Salary Package: From $82,666 - $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2-8) or Enrolled Nurse classification + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level.
• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.
• Permanent Full-Time positions available. be part of a brand-new Step-Down Cardiology & Day Stay Unit from inception.
• Ward 4 East, Macquarie University Hospital, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.
• Work in a state-of-the-art 8-bed monitored cardiac environment alongside leading cardiologists and electrophysiologists.

Bring your cardiology expertise to a brand-new step-down unit, multiple permanent full-time positions available.

Are you an experienced cardiology Registered Nurse ready to be part of something new from the ground up? Macquarie University Hospital is launching Ward 4 East, a purpose-built Step-Down Cardiology and Day Stay Unit, and we are looking for passionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join this exciting new team on a permanent full-time basis.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the culture, workflows, and clinical standards of a newly established unit within Australia's only university-owned academic hospital. You will deliver specialist cardiac nursing care in a state-of-the-art 8-bed monitored environment, working alongside leading cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

If you thrive in a dynamic acute cardiac setting and are looking for a role where your cardiology background is truly valued, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager of Ward 4 East, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to a complex cardiac patient cohort requiring close haemodynamic and telemetry monitoring following advanced cardiac procedures and interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering safe, patient-centred nursing care to cardiology patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring across the step-down ward and day stay area.
• Monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, escalating clinical deterioration appropriately.
• Managing post-procedural care for patients recovering from electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, pacemaker and ICD insertions, coronary angiography, PCI, and complex interventional cardiology procedures.
• Providing Stage 2 recovery nursing care following angiography and cardiac interventions.
• Administering medications, including cardiac infusions, according to clinical guidelines.
• Operating and managing bedside cardiac monitoring equipment and telemetry systems.
• Collaborating effectively with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, allied health professionals, and nursing colleagues in multidisciplinary ward rounds and discharge planning.
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We foster a collegiate environment and hold a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Macquarie University Hospital, you will work within a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and compassionate, patient-focused care.

About You

You are a dedicated and clinically skilled Registered Nurse with a strong cardiology background. You bring confidence in cardiac rhythm interpretation, acute post-procedural care, and haemodynamic monitoring, and you are excited by the opportunity to help establish a new specialist unit from inception.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated recent experience in a cardiology nursing environment, including caring for monitored cardiac patients.
• Competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Experience in acute care nursing and post-procedural recovery, ideally within coronary care, electrophysiology, or interventional cardiology settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice in cardiac nursing.

Applications Close: Sunday, 27th September 2026, 11:59pm AEST

We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights

For general enquiries, please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, *************@mq.edu.au

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

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At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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