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Clinical Nurse (Community)
Woorabinda
Exciting opportunity to level up your skills in a rural nursing environment! Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join their team until September. Ready for a change?
The Clinical Nurse provides independent primary care in Woorabinda’s Indigenous community. Working within the multidisciplinary team, they develop and support health programs across various areas, collaborating with the community and partners to improve health outcomes. The role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager and offers clinical support to primary health care staff.
Woorabinda is an Indigenous community, known for its strong culture and community spirit. Surrounded by natural beauty, it’s a place where tradition and connection thrive.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CH5G647072 |
| Closing date | 17-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 28 September 2025 |
| Contact person | Julie Drayton |
| Contact details | 4913 2828 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja and Gungaloo Aboriginal people and is a designated Aboriginal Shire Council Community located in Central Queensland, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton.
Located in the Aboriginal Community of Woorabinda, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton, the Woorabinda MPHS, provides first line, health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding rural population.
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse (Community) practices autonomously providing direct care to clients of this rural/remote, indigenous community health care setting.
The Nurse works within the multidisciplinary Community Health Team of the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health program activities in one of four main health program areas: Chronic Disease; Women and Child Health; Community and Public Health; Community Home Support Program (CHSP).
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
- While not mandatory, further qualification or evidence of further learning relating to Community and Primary Health Care, Diabetes education, and /or Rural and Remote Nursing would be well regarded. An immunisation program nurse qualification would also be beneficial but not mandatory.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $10,991 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5G647072
Applications close: Thursday, 17 July 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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CH5G647072 - Clinical Nurse Community Health (PDF, 351KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
