Are you looking to start your career as a Nurse? This is your chance! Step into a rural nursing role in the town of Theodore.

Deliver nursing and personal care to residents and patients of the Theodore Multipurpose Health Service in accordance with the policies, procedures and general guidelines of the Health Service as the Assistant in Nursing! You will be given the opportunity to participate in programs of continuing education and training to promote the development of personal, and professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

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Job details

About us:

The Theodore Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) located 229km south west of Rockhampton, is part of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). Theodore is situated on the Leichhardt Highway between the junction of Castle Creek and the Dawson River. The Theodore MPHS is a 10-bed facility that provides a range of health services to the community, including emergency, inpatients and outpatients, residential aged care, and telehealth services.

About the role:

• Assist with planning and provide nursing care/personal care of patients and residents of the Theodore MPHS in keeping with service policies and with accepted standards, legal requirements and with the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the progress of planned patient care; record and report progress to the Registered Nurse/Team Leader.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, clarifies unclear instructions and refers to the Registered Nurse or Director of Nursing if concerned or uncertain about any aspect of patient care.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the ward/service plans incorporating nursing strategic direction in consultation with the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains effective interpersonal and communication skills with members of the health care team, patients, families and visitors to the Health Service and staff from other agencies in order to provide comprehensive nursing care.
• Communicate with staff and residents and all other persons in a respectful and courteous manner.

About you:

• There are no mandatory requirements for this role, however, obtaining a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is highly desirable.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $40.83 - $44.71 (Including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5I662551

Applications close: Wednesday, 22 October 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  BA5I662551 - Assistant in Nursing (PDF, 356KB)
  Role Description