Do you thrive on working within a fast paced environment where no two days are the same? Join our Emergency Department as the Clinical Nurse and provide patient centred care, day in day out!

Deliver greatness in this early leadership role within the career pathway for nursing within Central Queensland Health and be responsible for a specific patient population and can function in more complex situations while providing support and direction to the Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse and other non-registered nursing personnel.

We are offering permanent and temporary opportunities for the successful applicants - multiple positions are available and hours negotiable. Don’t miss out, apply today!

Job details

About us:

The Gladstone Emergency Department is a 24-hour public department providing initial treatment for all, definitive care for many, and resuscitation and stabilisation of emergencies or unwell patients prior to transfer to tertiary centres or admission to Gladstone Hospital. The Emergency Department provides care across the lifespan and is commissioning a dedicated paediatric zone in the near future.

The geographical area it serves extends south, from Mt Larcom to Miriam Vale and west, to Calliope; servicing approximately 62, 660 residents. Approximately 35,000 patients are treated annually in the Emergency Department of which 25% are paediatric.

About the role:

As the Clinical Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering advanced, high-quality nursing care that meets professional standards and addresses complex patient needs. The role requires maintaining current knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices, and applying advanced clinical assessment, problem-solving, and critical thinking. You will provide clinical supervision, education, and mentoring to support a skilled nursing workforce and foster continuous learning.

The position also involves leading quality improvement initiatives, audits, and research, driving evidence-based practice, and implementing policy and practice changes. Additionally, you will collaborate closely within interdisciplinary teams, offering clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, patient-centred care.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• While not mandatory, a relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, 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 $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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F646014

Applications close: Sunday, 27 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL5F646014 - Clinical Nurse (PDF, 410KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants