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Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes)
Rockhampton region
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? This temporary full-time opportunity with Central Queensland Health lets you lead diabetes care in the community while developing your Nurse Practitioner practice in a supportive, forward-thinking team.
As a Nurse Practitioner, delivering expert, person-centred care across community settings. You’ll lead advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for people living with diabetes, improving outcomes and empowering healthier lifestyles.
Until January 2026 with likelihood of extension!
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5K668770 |
| Closing date | 19-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 18 January 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Louise Kime |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 7507 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
At Central Queensland Health, we proudly deliver public health care across regional, rural and remote communities in hospitals, multipurpose health services, aged care services and community clinics. Our services include but are not limited to oral health care, specialist care, outpatient clinics, mental health services, sexual health services and general surgery.
About the role:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Central Queensland Health works in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)/Director of Nursing (DON)/Nursing Director/Team Manager and wider Central Queensland Health program team to support the clinical unit in provision of safe quality healthcare through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice for the specialty of Acute Care.
Nurse Practitioners will have 20% of their rostered hours allocated away from direct clinical duties to support them to work to their full scope of practice.
About you:
- Registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Postgraduate Masters in Nurse Practitioner or equivalent.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,816 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.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K668770
Applications close: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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