This Clinical Nurse role offers an exciting opportunity to step into an early leadership position within Central Queensland Health. You'll be responsible for a specific patient group, working in more complex clinical situations while supporting and guiding other nursing staff.

The role is vital in maintaining safe, high-quality care in rural settings, following established standards and policies. This is a great chance to grow your leadership skills, make a real impact in a rural community, and take the next step in your nursing career!

Job details

About us:

Biloela Hospital is a 20-bed hospital that caters for inpatients and outpatients including emergency and outpatient services, The hospital also provides general medical and surgical services, 2 acute resuscitation bays and treatment area with obstetrics and anaesthetic credentialed Medical Officers on site. Support services to the hospital include community services, radiology, pharmacy, immunisation, child health, drug and alcohol mental health services, occupational therapy, social work, pathology, physiotherapy, and oral health.

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality care, while working in collaboration with the line manager of the unit.

• 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.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical and problem-solving skills and critical thinking in the clinical setting.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, clinical education, and up-skilling to Nurses to achieve a skilled capable workforce in line with professional workforce standards.
• Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education, and research in conjunction with the Nurse Grade 7 and Nurse Grade 6 (2).

About you:

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 postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma would be well regarded.

• This position may be required to participate in other duties as required by supervisor or due to changing organisational/service delivery environments.

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.

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) BA5F642611

Applications close: Sunday, 29 June 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• BA5F642611 - Clinical Nurse (PDF, 413KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants