Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of school children? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Clinical Nurse to join our School Based Youth Health team in Rockhampton.

In this rewarding role, you will provide confidential health consultations, health education, and support tailored to the diverse needs of students. You will collaborate with schools, families, and community partners to promote health, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people.

This part-time position offers flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and professional development opportunities within a supportive team environment. If you have a passion for youth health and want to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

About us:

The School Based Youth Health Service aims to promote a positive health outcome for young people and their families by providing confidential individual health consultation offering health information, advice, support, brief intervention, and referral as required. Nurses work with school staff on curriculum, teaching and learning activities; support the development of an environment and a school culture which promotes health and wellbeing and liaise with the community and other services.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse (CN) role provides advanced clinical and problems solving skills, expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical prevention of illness and injury for young people with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met. The role works autonomously within the Healthcare Team structure and is pivotal in the planning, managing and delivering of Youth Health specialist nursing care utilising the social model of health and applying the principles of primary health care within a secondary school setting.

About you:

• Relevant qualifications and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Whilst not mandatory post-graduate qualifications in Child and Young People's health, or Public Health, or Mental Health or Sexual Health or Health Promotion would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $38,181 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) RK5G650115

Applications close: Monday, 4 August 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• RK5G650115 - Clinical Nurse (School Based Youth Health) (PDF, 412KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants