The Team:
Our Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) is a dynamic, high‑acuity service delivering advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiology care within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. We are the THS tertiary referral centre for Southern Tasmania for adult patients with cardiac conditions. The lab supports a broad range of procedures including coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), structural heart interventions, complex device implantation, and electrophysiology procedures, utilising contemporary state of the art technology and evidence‑based practice. The RHH Cath lab team provide an on-call Code STEMI and 24-hour emergency service for the South of Tasmania.
The Cath Lab operates within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team comprising cardiologists, nursing staff, cardiac technicians, anaesthetics, and support personnel, all committed to excellence in patient‑centred care. We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, clinical expertise, and a culture of safety, education, and continuous improvement.
Our service places a strong emphasis on professional development, supporting staff through structured education, skill advancement, and involvement in quality improvement and research activities. The Cath Lab offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment where innovation, leadership, and professional growth are actively encouraged.
The Role:
The role encompasses patient assessment, preparation, and intra‑procedural care with a strong focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, and effective communication. Cath Lab nurses are integral to maintaining procedural flow, anticipating clinical and technical needs, and responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
Nurses in the Cath Lab demonstrate advanced clinical skills, including haemodynamic monitoring, medication management, sterile technique, radiation safety awareness, and emergency response. They work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal procedural outcomes and a positive patient experience.
The Position:
The Cath Lab Nurse is responsible for:
- Delivering nursing care across the pre‑procedural, intra‑procedural, and post‑procedural phases of cardiac investigations and interventions.
- Performing Cath Lab roles including scrub nursing, circulating/scout duties, and nurse‑led procedural sedation, within scope of practice.
- Supporting a broad range of procedures, including diagnostic coronary angiography, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology studies, cardiac device implantation, and structural heart procedures.
- Monitoring haemodynamic status and responding promptly to clinical deterioration or procedural complications.
- Maintaining compliance with infection prevention, sterile technique, radiation safety, and clinical governance standards.
- Contributing to efficient workflow, case management, and optimal use of Cath Lab resources.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to support safe and coordinated care.
- Regularly participates in emergency and on‑call services as required, including time‑critical cardiac response pathways.
- Contributing to education, quality improvement, and service development activities within the Cath Lab.
You Will Need:
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years clinical experience working in cardiology or a comparable acute care setting (e.g. coronary care, intensive care, emergency department, or other high acuity clinical environments).
- A minimum of five (5) years post graduate nursing experience, demonstrating progressive development of clinical knowledge, skills, and critical thinking.
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment, monitoring, and management of acutely unwell and clinically deteriorating patients.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in fast paced clinical environments is highly desirable.
Desirable Skills
- Competence in cardiac rhythm and ECG interpretation and advanced haemodynamic monitoring skills
- Knowledge of interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures
- Understanding of radiation safety principles
- Exposure with nurse‑led procedural sedation
- Sterile technique and procedural flow management
- Current or working towards certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
- Competency in peripheral intravenous cannulation.
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to rapid changes within a fast-paced Cath Lab environment.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and professional practice skills.
Details of appointment:
Multiple, Permanent, part time, day worker position (with on-call), working up to 64 hours per fortnight with a minimum of 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Multiple, Fixed term, part time, day worker position (with on-call), working up to 64 hours per fortnight with a minimum of 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period up to twelve (12) months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your Experience and Desirable Skills as they relate to the information in this advertisement.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
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*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Mandy Burley
Nurse Unit Manager
(03) 6166 8703
mandy.burley@ths.tas.gov.au
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