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Clinical Nurse (Chronic Disease)


Rockhampton

Ready to take the lead and make a lasting impact? This Clinical Nurse (Chronic Disease) role is just what the doctor ordered! You’ll deliver advanced, best practice care through expert assessment, care planning, education and coordination, helping clients stay on track and thrive.

In this role, you will call the shots in clinical decision-making, support your team, and step into leadership when it counts. You’ll work autonomously, collaborate closely, and help keep quality care in great health.

If you’re passionate about guiding teams, improving outcomes, and bringing energy to chronic disease management, this is your time to shine. Don’t let this opportunity slip by, apply now to give your career a healthy boost!

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK6D680675
Closing date 29-Apr-2026
Job duration 6 weeks end of May 2026
Contact person Christine Mcpherson
Contact details (07) 4920 5735
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About us:

The Sub-Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation team provides interdisciplinary rehabilitative care to clients with a range of complex chronic diseases. These services also work to address unnecessary medical admissions and support early discharge by enhancing the quality and availability of community based proactive collaborative care. This service uses the interdisciplinary client centred model as described in the Sub-Acute Chronic Care and Rehabilitation service profile, with student placement and clinical education embedded in this core business.

About the role:

As the Clinical Nurse (Chronic Disease), you will provide expert assessment, care planning, education, coordination and management for clients with chronic conditions and those at risk, while promoting healthier lifestyle outcomes.

Not only that, you will also deliver clinical services with a strong focus on leadership, education, management and quality improvement. Working predominantly in a clinical capacity, you'll support senior nursing staff while guiding Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and other team members in complex care environments.

Practicing autonomously, leading clinical decision-making, and coordinating care will allow you to step into this professional leadership role!

About you:

What do we need from you? Simple! Provide your registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.

A few other things to help boost your application:

  • High level knowledge of legislation, standards, policies and procedures relevant to contemporary nursing practice and specific to area of practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve clinical issues using well developed problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to source and develop specialised information and health education for clients, community groups and other health care providers.
  • Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team with an ability to facilitate, promote and adapt to change.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,604 p.m. is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 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
  • Professional Development allowance
  • 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) RK6D680675

Applications close: Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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