Ready to make every step count? Join our Rehabilitation Unit for a permanent or three-month temporary opportunity with negotiable hours!

Help patients rebuild strength, regain independence and celebrate every win, big or small. Put your nursing skills into action, team up with a passionate multidisciplinary crew and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders!

Love hands-on nursing, teamwork and seeing progress in action? This could be your next move.

Job details

About us:

We're all about helping people regain independence, rebuild confidence and get back to doing what they love! We provide specialised rehabilitation care in our purpose-built facility, featuring 16 inpatient beds and 15 Day Hospital places, with 24/7 inpatient care and weekday ambulatory services.

Our services also reach Capricorn Coast Hospital and Mount Morgan Hospital, supporting recovery closer to home. Together, we help people achieve their goals and make every step forward count!

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse in our Rehabilitation Unit, you'll play a vital role in helping people regain their independence and get back to doing what they love! You'll deliver safe, evidence-based care within your scope of practice while working closely with our fantastic multidisciplinary team. Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference, celebrate progress and support healthier futures for Central Queenslanders. Together, we're empowering people, one step at a time!

About you:

• Registered and ready to make a difference. You're a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and an annual practising certificate. Postgraduate qualifications in your clinical area are a bonus!
• Passionate about quality care. You have the nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based care, with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• A team player and natural mentor. You communicate confidently, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and can support, guide and educate students and less experienced staff while appropriately delegating and supervising care.
• Always learning, always growing. You're motivated to build your clinical skills, embrace professional development, explore new knowledge and continually grow your nursing practice from novice to advanced.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,707 p.m. 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) RK6J695801

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6J695801 - Registered Nurse (Rahabilitation Services) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)