No one plans a visit to the Emergency Department; our patients come to us because an ordinary day has suddenly turned into a crisis.

As a Registered Nurse at Gladstone Hospital, you will be the steady hand and reassuring presence regional families look to on their hardest days. Serving a proud community of over 62,000 residents, your ability to bring calm to chaos creates a lasting impact.

If you are ready to deliver amazing care, bring your passion to our clinical team.

Job details

Standing on the frontlines of emergency care requires incredible resilience, which is why we ensure you never stand alone.

In the Gladstone ED, we operate as a fiercely loyal, close-knit team where shared leadership means always having a peer ready to back you up during a high-pressure shift.

We actively champion empowered people and connected teams through transparent, flexible scheduling that protects your well-being, balanced by the autonomy to practice to your full scope.

With our dedicated paediatric zone commissioning in the near future, you will have the unique backing of a team that continuously invests in your professional growth and regional legacy.

About us:

The Gladstone Hospital Emergency Department is a vital 24-hour public facility treating approximately 35,000 patients annually. We provide immediate resuscitation, stabilization, and definitive care for a diverse regional demographic, with paediatric cases making up a quarter of our presentations. Our department operates as a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to building healthy communities through exceptional clinical practice and deep community partnerships.

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality, contemporary evidence-based nursing care to patients navigating acute illness and injury.
• Perform rapid, accurate clinical assessments and coordinate holistic pathways of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Intervene decisively and effectively during sudden alterations in patient health status using advanced critical thinking.
• Provide reassuring health education and emotional support to anxious patients, clients, and their families.
• Coordinate shifts and provide constructive clinical leadership to Enrolled Nurses and clinical support staff.

About you:

• You maintain current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
• You have a proven clinical ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate emergency patient care.
• You possess a thorough understanding of legal and professional nursing responsibilities under the NMBA Standards for Practice.
• You display exceptional communication skills, showing profound empathy and clarity when speaking with patients and families in crisis.
• You demonstrate excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and critical thinking skills in rapidly changing clinical environments.

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)

Applications close: Sunday, 2 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6G687163 - Registered Nurse (PDF)