We are seeking motivated Clinical Nurses with advanced perioperative nursing knowledge and experience in Anaesthetics and/or Post-Anaesthesia Care to join our dedicated team.

With permanent and fixed-term part-time opportunities available, this role offers the flexibility to suit your lifestyle while supporting your ongoing professional growth and development. You will provide clinical leadership in patient care coordination and clinical decision-making, while supporting and mentoring nursing staff across a range of roles.

Based in vibrant coastal Gladstone, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact, expand your clinical expertise, and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.

If you value collaborative care, continuous learning, and reflective practice that enhances patient outcomes, we look forward to receiving your application.

Job details

About us:

The Perioperative Unit is in block seven in the West Wing of Gladstone Hospital.  The Gladstone Hospital has two operating rooms and a procedure room.  Services include elective and emergency surgery, Day Surgery, Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic, and CSSD.  The Perioperative Unit provides clinical care through the development and maintenance of relevant and proven patient care standards involving ongoing research in clinical applications. Day Surgery Unit services the operating theatres and is staffed from 6.45am in the morning until 7pm at night to safely discharge the patients. There are 3 beds and 5 chairs in the unit and are located close to the Recovery Unit.

About the role:

• The Clinical Nurse within Gladstone Perioperative Unit is a registered nurse who demonstrates advanced clinical expertise and autonomy in the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• The Clinical Nurse provides leadership in clinical decision-making, coordination of patient care, and mentors nursing staff across various nursing roles
• The Clinical Nurse contributes to service excellence through portfolio responsibilities in clinical practice, education, research, and may assume leadership duties in the absence of the senior nursing team.

About you:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded.
• Develop, facilitate, implement and evaluate specialist education for patients/clients/residents, families and clinical staff in response to identified and emerging needs.
• Maintain a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, working effectively with individuals, groups and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $62,296 p.a. 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
• 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) GL6F686153

Applications close: Monday, 13 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6F686153 - Clinical Nurse (Perioperative) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)