Are you a Registered Nurse seeking part time hours in the Central Highlands area? Our Perioperative Services are recruiting to a Clinical Nurse until 4 January 2026 at the Emerald Hospital!

This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the line manager of the unit.

If this is just what you’re looking for, then apply now!

Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 36 bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. Emerald has a busy Emergency department with approximately 1400 presentations each year. Our birthing services provide care for around 340 women, babies and families each year.

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. The Clinical Nurse can lead a team in conjunction with the NUM, Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and work as the shift coordinator, team leader for the ward/unit.

• The CN follows defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe, practice and services and workplaces.
• Deliver an advanced standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise including for patients with complex care needs.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, clinical education, and up-skilling to nurses to achieve a skilled capable workforce in line with professional workforce standards.
• Integrate advanced theoretical knowledge, evidence from a range of sources and own experience to devise and achieve agreed care outcomes for recipients of healthcare services in line with organisational priorities.

About you:

Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $2,314 p.m. 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact recruitment.centralqueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5C629542

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 April 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CH5C629542 - Clinical Nurse (Perioperative) (PDF, 412KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants