Cardiac Data Nurse

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Competitive salary and full salary packaging benefits through Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay

• Permanent Full Time position available at our Macquarie University Campus (North Ryde).

• Be part of a dynamic, research-driven, academically integrated health organisation that supports and encourages professional development and career progression

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Data Nurse to oversee cardiac and cardiothoracic data management across MQ Health. Reporting to the Clinical Director, Cardiology, with a dotted-line report to the Outpatient Nursing Service Manager, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timely submission of data to the Australasian Cardiac Outcomes Registry (ACOR), a mandatory requirement for maintaining accreditation as a Structural Heart provider.

You will manage key cardiac registries, support Structural Heart multidisciplinary coordination, liaise closely with clinicians, and contribute to reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement activities. The role also provides important support to the Structural Heart and Cardiothoracic CNCs in coordinating patients pre- and post-discharge, helping ensure smooth clinical pathways as both programs continue to grow.

This is a vital role that strengthens MQ Health’s clinical governance, reporting accuracy, and service quality as both the Structural Heart and Cardiothoracic programs continue to grow!

Key Accountabilities

Essential responsibilities include:

• Oversee the daily management, quality and accuracy of the ACOR and cardiothoracic surgery databases.

• Collect, verify and enter demographic and clinical data into relevant databases.

• Attend Structural Heart MDT meetings and support coordination, including reviewing pre-procedural data and readiness.

• Act as the primary point of contact for ACOR and manage all MUH registry submissions and information requests.

• Perform regular data quality checks, audits, and monthly reporting within required timeframes.

• Develop and maintain REDCap database collections in consultation with clinicians and MQ Health stakeholders.

• Provide training and guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff on efficient and accurate data entry processes.

• Identify and implement system efficiencies to enhance registry and workflow operations.

• Support Structural Heart and Cardiothoracic CNCs with patient coordination across pre-admission, inpatient and post-discharge stages.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

Macquarie University Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting the Macquarie University Hospital and MQ Health Clinics with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.

At Macquarie University Health we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.

Employee Benefits

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) to maximise your income.

• Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.

• Access to Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.

• Use of university facilities, including sporting amenities, gym and pool.

About You

You are a registered nurse with strong clinical knowledge and experience managing health data. You bring exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. You demonstrate sound clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to data accuracy, quality improvement and patient-centred care.

You thrive in a role that blends clinical insight with analytical capability and contributes meaningfully to accreditation, reporting integrity and service excellence.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the criteria below:

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification.

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

• Experience managing health data with high attention to detail.

• Clinical experience managing complex patients within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to quality improvement.

• Proven ability to follow protocols and maintain confidentiality/privacy principles.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.

Desirable

• Experience with REDCap software.

• Clinical experience in cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery.

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled. **

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

General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Application Close: Sunday, 7th December 2025, 11:59pm

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. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

25/11/2025 11:59 PM