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Duty Nurse Manager
Gladstone
An exciting opportunity exists to join Gladstone Hospital as Duty Nurse Manager!
Be a vital leader at our 80-bed hospital offering diverse specialist and general services, from emergency care, surgery, maternity, paediatrics, to mental health and community outreach. As Duty Nurse Manager, you’ll lead after-hours nursing teams, coordinate bed allocation, and drive patient flow with strategic, hands-on leadership. You’ll manage the casual nursing pool, collaborate with senior leaders, and champion clinical excellence. Bring your advanced clinical expertise, decision-making skills, and passion to a role that truly makes a difference.
Ready to lead healthcare in Gladstone? Apply now!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL5E640232 |
| Closing date | 16-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rikki Osborn |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3290 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Is an 80-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology and paediatrics. Additional services include Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, oral health, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology and outreach/community-based facilities, as well as a Primary Health Care Centre located at Boyne Valley.
About the role:
The Duty Nurse Manager will strategically coordinate bed allocation using best practice principles and provide guidance to clinical units to facilitate efficient and effective capacity management.
The position will initiate and manage a range of strategies and activities that support and further develop patient flow throughout the facility and through the provision of effective and efficient human and material resources. The Duty Nurse Manager is the line Manager of the Gladstone casual Nursing pool.
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
- A relevant post graduate qualification in a clinical stream or alternatively post graduate qualification in management/leadership is a desirable of this role.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $155,569 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58
- 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) GL5E640232
Applications close: Monday, 16 June 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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GL5E640232 - Duty Nurse Manager (PDF, 345KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
