Join our Sub-Acute team as a Clinical Nurse, where you can make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a flexible four-month contract!

Sub-Acute Services is essential in supporting the Rehabilitation and Sub-Acute Geriatric Evaluation units at Rockhampton Hospital, focusing on helping individuals and their families restore and maintain optimal function while achieving lifestyle goals.

The role requires a skilled nurse to enhance patient flow in the Rehabilitation Unit, Sub-Acute Geriatric Evaluation Unit (SAGE), and Huxham Units, while improving the overall client experience within CQ Health.

Level up your skills with this exciting opportunity. Apply now!

Job details

About us:

Sub-Acute Services provides support to the Rehabilitation and Sub-Acute Geriatric Evaluation Units at Rockhampton Hospital. These are specialised areas of care committed to restoring and maintaining the optimum level of function of the individual and significant others, enabling them to achieve their lifestyle goals.

About the role:

Utilise high level nursing competency to coordinate patient flow through the Rehabilitation, Sub-Acute Geriatric Evaluation Unit (SAGE) and Huxham Units and improve the client journey generally throughout the Central Queensland (CQ) Health.

This role will provide comprehensive skills of coordination and the delivery of client-centred care. It will minimise readmission and will provide clinical skills and intervention within Sub-Acute Ambulatory and Outreach models which may include outpatient clinics to ensure appropriate transition for ongoing client management.

About you:

• Current registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current practising
• While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification, or working towards, in Rehabilitation or Geriatric Evaluation Nursing would be highly desiarable 
  • Minimum three years' experience in general nursing across acute and community domains is highly desirabl

What we offer:

Total monthly value of up to $5,712 p.m. 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) RK5E635293

Applications close: Tuesday, 20 May 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
  
  RK5E635293 - Clinical Nurse (PDF, 343KB)
  Role Description