Looking for a change of scenery? Want to make a difference in a welcoming rural community? Theodore, a peaceful town in Central Queensland, offers a unique opportunity to provide vital healthcare in a friendly, tight knit setting. Our 10-bed facility delivers emergency, inpatient, outpatient, aged care, and telehealth services. We’re redesigning our care model and need passionate nurses to lead the way.

As a Clinical Nurse, you’ll deliver expert clinical assessments, develop care plans, and support staff in providing high-quality care. You’ll work autonomously, lead teams, and participate in quality improvement and staff development. If you’re a registered nurse with leadership experience and a passion for rural health, so, why wait?

Hit apply to be part of our exciting journey!

Job details

About us:

The Theodore Multipurpose Health Service located 229km southwest of Rockhampton, is part of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Theodore is situated on the Leichhardt Highway between the junction of Castle Creek and the Dawson River.

At Theodore Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) we are going through an exciting period of transition where we are redesigning our health care service delivery model, so we are better positioned to respond to emerging challenges and to meet the demand and expectations of the local community into the next decade. We need people like you to be part of the excitement. 

About the role:

• Promoting strategies that will allow patients to be cared for in the most appropriate environment.
• Functioning in more complex situation while providing support and direction to Registered and Non-Registered Nursing personnel.
• Implementation and evaluation for care of clients with less predictable outcomes without supervision utilising advanced clinical and problem-solving skills.

About you:

• Current nursing qualification with a registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and coordinate increasingly complex patient care at an advanced level, with efficient and effective use of resources within a collegiate team structure.
• Knowledge of and / or involvement in Quality Management processes and / or research processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve and participate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of contemporary Human Resource Management issues, including Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements as applied in the working environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 – $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5E639049

Applications close: Monday, 9 June 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• BA5E639049 - Clincal Nurse (PDF, 350KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants