Gemfields Primary Health Care Clinic is seeking a casual Enrolled Nurse to join their close knit, supportive team. In this role, you’ll work closely with a Registered Nurse or Midwife to deliver compassionate, person-centred care that aligns with NMBA standards and legislation.

You’ll provide both direct and indirect, evidence-based care, drawing on modern nursing practices. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative and community-focused environment—if you're passionate about delivering quality care and enjoy a dynamic setting, you should definitely apply!

This presents an excellent opportunity to develop your rural / remote nursing skills under the guidance of a small friendly team.

Job details

About us:

Gemfields Primary Care clinic is based in Sapphire Gemfields area, 64 km from Emerald. The Primary Care Clinic operates 5 days per week servicing a diverse population with high level of chronic disease across the townships of Sapphire, Rubyvale, Anakie, and Willows. The resident population is approximately 2000, which increases significantly throughout the winter months.

The clinic is operated by the Nurse Unit Manager, an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse 5days per week and Medical Officer 3 days per week. Queensland Ambulance Services are located on a fulltime basis in Sapphire. The Gemfields is classified as remote and is a designated Remote Area Incentive Nursing Package (RANIP) site.

About the role:

• Recognise and respond appropriately, and report sudden alterations, in the patient's condition resulting in the Enrolled Nurse's (EN) workload changes, in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse / Midwife.
• Accountable of Enrolled Nurse Professional Standards as per Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and supervision of unregulated Health Care Workers.
• Practice collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team to promote safety, mitigate risk, and promote the consumer and carer engagement in decision making and identification of processes for escalation of concerns.
• services and their careers and significant others.
• Integrate nursing / midwifery and health care knowledge, skills, and abilities by supporting an evidence based learning environment and participating in ongoing learning for self and others and research and quality opportunities in consultation with the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife.

About you:

• Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory for this position.
• While not mandatory, experience in Emergency Department, Aged Care, complex wound management and phlebotomy is highly desirable.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $44.18 - $46.89 p.h. (Including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• 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) CH5F644954

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 July 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
  
  CH5F644954 - Enrolled Nurse (PDF, 412KB)
  Role Description