Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered/Clinical Nurse that has experience in acute or high-dependency care? CQ Health have an exciting, flexible opportunity, ready for the right candidate!

High Dependency Unit are seeking skilled Clinical Nurses to provide high quality expert patient-centred care, monitor critically ill patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

Advance your nursing career in a challenging and rewarding setting. Apply today and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Job details

About us:

The High Dependency Unit is responsible for providing cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support, and invasive/non-invasive ventilation, including the monitoring of six external cardiac telemetry units from the medical/surgical ward. An Outpatient Clinic measurement service is included in the responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse, including cardiac stress tests, spirometry's, and a pacemaker clinic.

About the role:

• 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.
• Support cost effective workplace teaching and learning that promotes and fosters a culture of continuous learning and enquiry.
• Integrate nursing and advanced health care knowledge, skills, and ability by supporting an evidence-based learning environment and participating in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
• Participate in developing and undertaking quality initiatives clinical audits, and research.

About you:

• Current nursing qualification with a registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• While not mandatory, a relevant A relevant post-graduate qualification in critical care is well regarded. Ventilation competency is advantageous to the position. Where the applicant does not currently hold this qualification, a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $118,709 p.a. 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F642637

Applications close: Sunday, 29 June 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL5F642637 - Clinical Nurse HDU (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants