Are you a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner passionate about making a difference in the lives of our elderly community? Join our supportive team in beautiful Rockhampton as a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner.

In this part time position, you’ll provide expert, person-centered care that enhances quality of life, supports families, and delivers comfort during life's most meaningful moments. Bring your advanced clinical expertise, empathy, and dedication to a role that truly matters. Enjoy flexible hours, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to impact our residents’ well-being profoundly.

Make your next career move, one that combines professional growth with heart - apply today!

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (CQ SPACE) project aims to improve access to specialist palliative and end-of-life care for residents of aged care facilities within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. It focuses on delivering care in residents' preferred settings and reducing unnecessary hospitalisations. Supported by the Australian Government's Better Quality of Care initiative, CQ SPACE complements existing generalist palliative care provided by RAC staff and GPs by offering additional support to enhance resident care. The project ensures that care governance remains with current providers, prioritising seamless, person-centered end-of-life care for residents across public and private RACs and Multi-purpose Health Services in the region.

About the role:

The Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse appointed to the position with endorsements to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner works within current Commonwealth, State and District regulations in relation to expanded authorities in the RAC setting.

About you:

• Minimum of five years post graduate experience as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Minimum experience in palliative care/aged care spanning minimum 2 years is required.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $88,898 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $75.27 - $78.59 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G646882

Applications close: Thursday, 17 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5G646882 - Nurse Practitioner (PDF, 393KB)
  Role Description