About the Role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced and highly organised internal Registered Nurse join our Cardiology team as a TAVI Coordinator on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This role is offered on a part-time basis (32 hours per week) and is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working autonomously, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving service excellence within a specialised cardiac environment.

 This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing the TAVI program and will be responsible in developing the Transcather Aortic Valve (TAVI program), supporting patients with severe aortic stenosis through every stage of their treatment journey. Working closely with Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Nursing, Radiology and Allied Health teams, you will coordinate a specialised service that delivers exceptional patient outcomes while ensuring a seamless and patient-centred experience.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits! 

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate the end-to-end TAVI patient journey, ensuring timely assessment, investigations, appointments and procedural planning.
• Developing documentation to support the new service, such as education pamphlets and  policy and procedures.
• Act as the primary contact for patients and their families, providing education, support and guidance throughout the treatment process.
• Organise and facilitate multidisciplinary Heart Team meetings, preparing patient cases and documenting outcomes.
• Liaise with Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthetics, Nursing and Administrative teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate pre-procedure requirements including investigations, dental clearance, anticoagulation management and discharge planning requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records, databases and registry reporting, including support of national TAVI data collection requirements.
• Monitor patient progress while awaiting procedures and escalate clinical concerns to the treating specialist team as required.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, policy reviews, pathway development and patient experience projects.
• Deliver education and support to patients, families and clinical staff regarding the TAVI program and structural heart procedures.

About You

You will be a passionate healthcare professional with strong clinical knowledge and exceptional organisational and communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and are committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

Ideally, you will possess:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or relevant healthcare qualification.
• Previous experience in Cardiology, Cardiac Services, Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology or a complex clinical coordination role.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex patient pathways and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• High-level organisational, administrative and data management capabilities.
• Experience with clinical governance activities, quality improvement and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Exceptional communication skills with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact. 

Applications close Sunday 22nd November 2026  –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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