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Nurse Practitioner (CQ Space)
Rockhampton
This is a part-time position, offering a flexible schedule that supports work/life balance, ongoing study, & personal commitments. CQ SPACE aims to enhance access to specialist palliative care, supporting aged care residents to receive quality end-of-life care in their preferred setting while reducing hospitalisations. Provide clinical leadership, facilitate advanced care planning, & collaborate with aged care staff, GPs, & specialists across Central Queensland.
Ideal candidates will have at least five years’ post-graduate RN experience, including two in palliative or aged care, & hold current AHPRA registration.
Sound like you? Join us to make a difference in aged care and palliative services at CQ Health!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5H655094 |
| Closing date | 15-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Chris McPherson |
| Contact details | 4920 7023 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Central Queensland Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care project aims to improve access to specialist palliative care and improve palliative and end-of-life care to residents of aged care facilities, in their place of choosing and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. This initiative comes under the Australian Government's Better Quality of Care – Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure to support older persons living in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
About the role:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse (RN) 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:
- A bachelor's degree in Nursing with a 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.
- Nurse Practitioner Master's level qualification and NMBA endorsement to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is mandatory.
- Minimum experience in Palliative Care/Aged Care spanning minimum 2 years is required.
- While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification in Palliative Care would be highly regarded.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $88,898 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.
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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H655094
Applications close: Monday, 15 September 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
RK5H655094 - Nurse Practitioner (PDF, 342KB)
Role Description
