Looking for a role that keeps your clinical skills sharp without giving up flexibility? Gladstone Hospital’s High Dependency Unit could be your next move.

In this four-bed HDU, you’ll care for acutely unwell patients who need close observation and advanced support, with exposure to cardiac monitoring, ventilation and inotropic therapy. But it doesn’t stop at the bedside. You’ll also have the opportunity to build experience in cardiac stress testing, spirometry and pacemaker clinics, giving you a broader clinical skill set than you’d find in many nursing roles.

If you’re an RN who enjoys thinking on your feet, wants to keep developing and likes being part of a close multidisciplinary team, come and make your mark in Gladstone HDU — with full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital's four-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU) provides care for acutely unwell patients who require a higher level of monitoring and support before returning to a general ward or transferring to a tertiary hospital. Gladstone Hospital provides cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support and invasive/non-invasive ventilation, as well as cardiac telemetry monitoring for patients across the medical and surgical wards.

The service also supports specialised outpatient testing, including cardiac stress tests, spirometry and pacemaker clinics. It's a service combining high-acuity care, cardiac monitoring and specialised outpatient services within Gladstone Hospital.

About the role:

• Provide direct care to acutely ill patients in the High Dependency Unit, supported by the Clinical Nurse.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, responding confidently to changes in patient condition.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively, taking accountability for your practice and contributing to an interdisciplinary team.
• Support quality and learning by contributing to quality improvement, professional development, education and evidence-based practice.
• Take a leadership role when required, including coordinating shifts, supporting colleagues and contributing to pathways that improve patient outcomes.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration and annual practising certificate as a Registered Nurse are mandatory; postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
• Strong clinical capability, including comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation, with the ability to respond to rapidly changing patient needs.
• Leadership and education skills, including supporting and providing direction to RNs, ENs and AINs, while contributing to professional development and the CQHHS Professional Practice Model.
• Collaborative, patient-centred approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team while contributing to quality improvement and better patient outcomes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 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) GL6I691520

Applications close: Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6I691520 - Registered Nurse (High Dependency Unit) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)