Ready to be part of a community that knows your name? Swap the city skyline for a stronger sense of connection. At Theodore Multipurpose Health Service, you could be anywhere from emergency to aged care, right through to telehealth care all before lunch!

With professional development leave and allowances, genuine work-life balance, and the kind of team spirit that only comes from a town backing its local health service, you'll play a vital role in keeping healthcare close to home.

If you hold a Diploma in Nursing and thrive on variety, this is your chance to swap routine for real impact. This isn’t an opportunity to be missed.

Job details

About us:

Theodore Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) is a welcoming rural healthcare facility located 229km southwest of Rockhampton, nestled along the Leichhardt Highway between Castle Creek and the Dawson River. As part of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, this 10-bed service plays a vital role in supporting the local community by delivering a diverse range of care, including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, residential aged care and telehealth support.

Small in size but big in impact, Theodore MPHS provides an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team delivering essential healthcare where it matters most.

About the role:

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team supporting positive patient outcomes and experiences.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife to provide safe, high-quality care through delegated clinical activities and collaborative care planning.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to contribute to care planning, implementation and evaluation, ensuring individual needs and preferences are addressed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while demonstrating strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to foster a positive care environment.

About you:

• Hold a Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent) and current Enrolled Nurse registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Thrive in a rural healthcare setting, with the confidence and adaptability to work across a broad scope of practice and support a diverse range of patient needs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based practice.
• Bring a caring and adaptable approach, with strong relationship-building skills, integrity, and a genuine commitment to supporting your community.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $48,162 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.11 - $40.45 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Subsidised Accommodation may be available
• Professional Development Leave and Allowance
• 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) BA6G688895

Applications close: Tuesday, 18 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  BA6G688895 - Enrolled Nurse (Theodore) (PDF)