Clinical Facilitator - Cath Lab
Clinical Facilitator - Cardiac Cath Lab
Level 2 RN | $54.91 - $58.75 per hour + super
Permanent full-time position - 76 hours per fortnight
Discounted meals and parking for staff - close to public transport and local amenities
Are you an experienced Cath Lab nurse who thrives on developing others and advancing clinical excellence?
Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking a Clinical Facilitator to support clinical development, enhance staff capability and promote safe, effective patient care across our integrated Cath Lab suites.
This role combines your procedural expertise with a passion for developing and supporting a high‑performing team, sharing knowledge and embedding best practice in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
As the Clinical Facilitator, you will provide education and clinical leadership across a uniquely diverse Cath Lab service encompassing Cardiac, Vascular, Electrophysiology (EP), Neurointerventional and Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures, supporting evidence‑based practice to optimise patient outcomes.
About Us
Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 339-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.
With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.
Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.
About the Role
As a Clinical Facilitator in the Cath Lab, you will help cultivate a high‑performance clinical team through education, mentoring and evidence‑informed practice.
In this role, you will provide:
Education & Clinical Support
- Provide hands‑on clinical support within the Cath Lab to guide safe procedural practice, coach staff in real time and reinforce high‑quality, evidence‑based Cardiac and Interventional practice.
- Coordinate, develop and deliver Cath Lab–specific education programs that support evidence‑based practice and strengthen clinical capability.
Capability Development
- Support staff to develop the required clinical capabilities for safe, high‑acuity Cath Lab practice.
- Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating advanced procedural skills and professional behaviours.
Quality & Best Practice
- Support continuous improvement consistent with Cath Lab policies, procedural guidelines and NSQHS Standards.
· Coordinate and participate in quality‑improvement activities, audits and service‑development initiatives to enhance safety, performance and patient outcomes.
· Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, neurointerventional specialists and interventional radiologists to support safe, high‑quality care across all procedural areas.
· Support staff to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration or emergency situations through real‑time guidance, simulation‑based training and structured debriefing to strengthen clinical confidence and reflective practice.
· Promote a strong “Speaking Up for Safety” culture by supporting staff to recognise, escalate and act on clinical concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Learning Culture
- Promote a positive learning environment that encourages reflection, curiosity, professional growth and high‑performance teamwork.
- Provide structured coaching and development opportunities for both new and experienced staff.
Essential Criteria
· Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab with advanced knowledge and skills
· Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
· Strong knowledge of Cath Lab practice, procedural workflows, ACORN‑relevant standards, NSQHS requirements and WHS principles
· Excellent clinical communication, teaching and leadership skills
· High digital literacy, including competence with digital clinical systems and eLearning platforms
· Ability to meet on‑call requirements with appropriate response time
· Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
Desirable
· Post‑graduate qualification in Cardiac, Critical/Acute Care Nursing, Interventional/Cardiac Care, or Clinical Education — or working towards completion
· Experience mentoring, coaching and supporting nursing staff within a specialised, interventional procedural environment
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operators and healthcare providers in Australia, our 36 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
Benefits:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
- Gym Passport
- Maxxia reward Program
- Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
- EAP Services
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 19th March 2026
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.