Find balance and make an impact. Join a role where your clinical expertise supports patients living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease while you enjoy the lifestyle flexibility you deserve.

Central Queensland Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our Specialist Outpatients Department in this permanent part-time opportunity. You’ll take the lead in coordinating complex care for IBD patients, managing drug therapies, follow-up, and surveillance to optimise outcomes. This role combines advanced case management, care coordination, education, and quality improvement to support regional and remote patients living with IBD, giving you the chance to make a lasting difference while enjoying genuine work/life balance.

If you think you have what we’re looking for, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About us:

The Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) of the Rockhampton Hospital covering 9 major specialties – Cardiology, Dermatology, ENT, General Surgery, General Medicine, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and Urology.  There are various other visiting specialties including Pacemaker clinic, Rheumatology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease outreach clinic as well as Telehealth clinics e.g. Inflammatory Bowel Disease clinic. 

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse (CN) within the Specialist Outpatients Department with responsibility of the portfolio of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the clinical coordination of complex patient care for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients who require complex drug therapies as well as follow-up and surveillance to optimise their condition.

About you:

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the area of IBD and general medical nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate / facilitate and navigate through clinical services.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team across the acute-community care continuum.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $69,768 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K668911

Applications close: Thursday, 20 November 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5K668911 - Clinical Nurse (IBD) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)