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Clinical Nurse (Aged Care Services)
Rockhampton
Are you driven by compassion for the elderly and have a passion for creating strategies that promote healthy, fulfilling lifestyles for older adults? Our Community Health Unit are seeking two Clinical Nurses to provide patient centred care, permanently!
As the Clinical Nurse (Aged Care Assessment), you will provide comprehensive assessment and care planning which focuses on client health and health related needs following a wellness and reablement model of practice. The aim of Aged Care Assessment is to determine the overall care needs of frail older people and to assist them to gain access to the most appropriate types of services.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5H654020 |
| Closing date | 25-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Grace Hinder |
| Contact details | (07) 4932 5124 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Aged Care Assessment (ACA) is a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and Allied Health Clinicians whose main function is to assess frail clients 65 years and over and Indigenous clients 50 years and over for:
- Permanent residential aged care
- Respite residential aged care
- Home Care Package Program in the community
- Transition Care Programme (12-week community rehabilitation program – therapy and case management intervention from direct hospital discharge – with 24 hours)
- Short Term Restorative Care (8-week community rehabilitation program – community therapy intervention for aged functional decline)
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse works within the Aged Care Assessment (ACA) completing ACA assessments in hospital or community settings according to Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, bringing a Clinical Nurse focus to the multi-disciplinary team and to client care, and referring frail aged clients to appropriate service provision.
The Clinical Nurse – ACA provides comprehensive assessment and care planning which focuses on client health and health related needs following a wellness and reablement model of practice.
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for implementation of evidenced based practice and quality improvements in client care. The incumbent will apply advanced communication and negotiation skills, particularly as they relate to working within the public health system and collaborating with external health related organisations.
About you:
Registration with Queensland Nursing Council and passion of a current practicing certificate and maintain the registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are mandatory for this position.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 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.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H654020
Applications close: Monday, 25 August 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
RK5H654020 - Clinical Nurse (Aged Care Services) (PDF, 410KB)
Role Description
