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Enrolled Nurse (Emerald Nursing Resource Unit)
Central Highlands
Calling Enrolled Nurses! Help us provide critical nursing services across the countryside by joining our Resource Pool, permanently!
Emerald Nursing Resource Unit supports various facilities across the Central Highlands including Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, and Woorabinda by backfilling periods of leave or shortages. As the Enrolled Nurse, provide direct and indirect evidence-based patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife, using contemporary nursing theory and practice within the nursing teams of Central Highlands hospitals and facilities.
The role includes live-in accommodation if not residing in the town deployed to.
What are you waiting for? Apply now to be a part of well-equipped team!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CH5G648634 |
| Closing date | 10-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Julie McRae |
| Contact details | 4913 2870 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Emerald Hospital is a 32-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across emergency, acute care, perioperative services, maternity, infusion services, HITH, child heath, mental health, palliative care, community and primary care.
Blackwater MPHS is a busy rural 16 bed facility incorporating 4 aged care beds, providing acute inpatient, accident and emergency, pharmacy, outpatient and urgent radiology services to the community.
Springsure MPHS provides Springsure and surrounding community with integrated health services across a range of speciality areas.
Woorabinda MPHS is a 28-bed facility with 63 staff located 175km west from Rockhampton Hospital.
About the role:
Emerald Nursing Resource Unit (ENRU) has a permanent position for an Enrolled Nurse who will be allocated to different facilities to backfill leave across the hospitals/facilities within the Central Highlands (Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater and Woorabinda) and live in supplied accommodation if they are not working in the town which is their normal place of residence.
About you:
- Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Experience in Emergency department and Aged Care is desirable but not essential.
- Demonstrates sound evidence-based clinical skills for an Enrolled Nurse and knowledge in area of practice and setting working within the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse.
- Ability to work well in a team and adapt to change.
- Ability to communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with other staff, patients and carers.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $86,259 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $35.92 - $38.12 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) CH5G648634
Applications close: Sunday, 10 August 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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CH5G648634 - Enrolled Nurse ENRU (PDF, 345KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
