Recovery doesn’t happen in a moment, it happens in the careful rhythm of days guided by people who care deeply. As Nurse Manager in Sub-Acute Services, you’ll be that rhythm. The calm in transition. The drive behind progress. The leader who turns “almost better” into “ready to thrive.”

Here, you’ll oversee more than care plans, you’ll nurture people. You’ll guide teams that rebuild strength, restore confidence, and celebrate every small step forward. Sub-Acute is where patience meets purpose, where skill meets empathy, and where your leadership makes the journey smoother for everyone, staff and patients!

This is your chance to lead with heart and strategy, to shape a culture of excellence that inspires growth, collaboration, and compassion at every level. Apply now for this role until April 2026!

Job details

About us:

Sub-Acute Services (SAS) provides support to the Rehabilitation and Sub Acute Geriatric Evaluation Units at Rockhampton Hospital. These are specialised areas of care committed to restoring and maintaining the optimum level of function of the individual and significant others, enabling them to achieve their lifestyle goals.

The SAS oversees the referral management of Rehabilitative Services from Rockhampton Hospital, the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, community (GP) and other Hospital and Health Service organisations. The SAS facilitates outpatient clinics for rehabilitative services, i.e. Rehabilitation clinic, Geriatric clinic and Amputee clinic, Day Hospital Therapy Services and the Interdisciplinary Assessment Service.

About the role:

This position provides leadership which ensures the efficient and effective use of human and material resources within Sub-acute Services. This is a dynamic health environment, and this role will practice at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) – Registered Nurse Standards of Practice.

This position has an advanced level of professional and operational autonomous decision making in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for enacting strategies that support a positive work-based culture. The successful applicant will possess advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking attributes that will assist in the application and evaluation of contemporary nursing practice and theory.

About you:

You will hold a Registered Nurse qualification with a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $13,684 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 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) RK5K668946

Applications close: Thursday, 20 November 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5K668946 - Nurse Manager (Sub Acute Services) (PDF)
  
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