Specialists Outpatients Department are looking for their next healthcare superhero! If you are an AHPRA registered RN with heart, smarts and can-do attitude – SPOD want you!

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working closely with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic outpatient setting. You’ll take ownership of your practice, contribute to continuous improvement, and play a key role in maintaining safe, effective care for every patient.

This is your opportunity to step into the supportive and collaborative hospital environment you’ve been keeping an eye out for! Apply now to join our QLD Health team!

Job details

About us:

The Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) at Rockhampton Hospital is a busy, vibrant hub of care that spans three levels and brings together a wide range of specialties. From Cardiology and Paediatrics to Orthopaedics, Dermatology, and more, no two days are ever the same.

Alongside our core services, we host a variety of visiting and specialist clinics, including pacemaker, respiratory, and adult congenital heart outreach services, as well as telehealth clinics that help connect patients to care wherever they are. It's a dynamic environment where innovation and accessibility go hand in hand.

We work closely with departments across the hospital (Renal, Cancer Care, and Allied Health) as well as community and government services. We also collaborate with facilities across Central Queensland and the state to make sure patients can access the right care, as close to home as possible.

About the role:

• As a Registered Nurse in the Specialist Outpatients Department, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working alongside a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• In this role, you will take pride in being accountable for your own practice, consistently working to professional standards and supporting the safe supervision of other healthcare team members. You will follow established guidelines and protocols while also bringing your own clinical judgement and expertise to the care you provide.
• You will be part of a culture that values growth and learning, contributing to your own professional development as well as supporting others to build their skills and confidence.
• You will also have opportunities to be involved in quality improvement and local research activities, helping to shape and enhance the care delivered within the service.

About you:

• Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and maintain your annual practising certificate.
• Bring experience in creating a safe, high-quality care environment, with a strong focus on safe work practices, reviewing outcomes, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
• Have a sharp eye for improvement and are genuinely committed to continuously enhancing the care you provide.
• Combine strong clinical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills, allowing you to respond confidently in a busy, patient-focused environment.
• You understand the importance of working within legislation, standards, policies, and procedures, and apply them effectively in your everyday practice.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $127,861 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 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) RK6E682048

Applications close: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6E682048 - Registered Nurse (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)