Step into the newly established Medical Assessment and Planning Unit and help shape something extraordinary from the ground up. As the Undergraduate Student in Nursing, you’ll be part of a fresh, dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your learning is supported, and your impact is real.

This is your chance to build confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and grow alongside a team committed to innovation and patient-centred care. If you’re ready to learn, lead and be part of something new, this is the perfect place to start. Your future in nursing begins here with us!

Job details

About us:

The Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) is a dedicated 12-bed short stay unit designed to streamline the assessment, planning, and management of patients who require multidisciplinary input and timely medical intervention. The unit serves as an intermediary care setting between the Emergency Department (ED) and Inpatient Wards, supporting efficient decision-making and optimised patient flow.

The MAPU at Rockhampton Hospital aims to improve patient flow by reducing the burden of the flux of medical admissions on the ED, reduce length of stay through efficient and timely access to multidisciplinary care, optimise the quality of care and patient outcomes, as well as promoting the efficient use of resources.

About the role:

The Undergraduate Student in Nursing (USIN) is a member of the Central Queensland healthcare team in the provision of the patient's personal and clinical care needs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The USIN has a key role in supporting nursing colleagues to deliver safe quality care and smooth running of the department.

About you:

• The incumbent will be required to be an Undergraduate Student in Nursing.
• You will undertake or will have completed, on a full-time basis, the second semester of the second year of a pre-registration university program or undertake the fourth semester of a second year post graduate pre-registration university program in a nursing qualification approved by the NMBA.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $65,404 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $33.88 - $34.33 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) RK5K670818

Applications close: Monday, 15 December 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5K670818 - Undergraduate Student in Nursing (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)