Join us at North Rockhampton Nurse Centre as our newest Clinical Nurse with a passion for providing specialist high-level dementia care and improving quality of life for Central Queenslanders.

Ivy Baker Wing will be your home away from home, providing high-quality aged care that supports people to live with dignity, comfort and connection. You’ll build meaningful relationships, celebrate life’s little moments and make an impact on the lives of residents and their families. Every day brings the opportunity to advocate, lead and provide care that changes lives.

If you’re an AHPRA Registered Nurse ready to step up, share your knowledge and lead with compassion, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply today!

Job details

About us:

At North Rockhampton Nursing Centre, we're more than a care facility – we're a community. Home to more than 120 residents, we provide high-quality aged care that supports people to live with dignity, comfort and connection.

Our three wings offer tailored care to meet the unique needs of our residents, including high-level aged care, specialist dementia support and transition care services. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest, with respect, independence and the support they need. Our team works together to deliver compassionate, person-centred care while building strong connections with residents, families and the wider community.

At NRNC, nurses are valued members of a supportive multidisciplinary team. We're passionate about teamwork, professional growth and creating an environment where nurses can develop their skills, share knowledge and make a real difference every day.

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care for residents with complex needs, using your clinical expertise and best practice standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and review care that supports positive outcomes and enhances residents' wellbeing.
• Use your skills and experience to identify the right interventions, even when care needs are complex and unpredictable.
• Champion quality improvement by finding new ways to enhance care, improve services and create better experiences for residents.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA.
• Strong clinical skills and experience assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing care for residents with complex needs.
• The ability to inspire, mentor and support your team to grow, succeed and deliver exceptional care.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to lead, share your knowledge and help drive positive outcomes for residents and the wider team.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,931 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 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) RK6G689171

Applications close: Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6G689171 - Clinical Nurse (Ivy Baker Wing) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)