Step into Rockhampton Hospital’s Specialist Outpatients Department as a Clinical Nurse and shape how patients move through nine major specialty clinics.

In this diverse, part-time role, you’ll triage referrals, coordinate complex care, support medical teams, and lead nursing practice across a wide range of outpatient services. With advanced autonomy, portfolio leadership and the opportunity to improve systems, education and patient outcomes, you’ll experience true scope and impact. Enjoy flexibility, professional development leave and a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

If you’re driven by smarter workflows, better patient journeys and meaningful clinical leadership - this is where your next chapter begins.

Job details

About us:

The Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) spans 3 levels 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, Respiratory clinic, Sarcoma clinic, Adult Congenital Heart Disease outreach clinic as well as Telehealth clinics e.g. Inflammatory Bowel Disease clinic. 

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the line manager of the unit. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for portfolio management with focus on clinical care/leadership, management and education.

About you:

• Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $105,519 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) RK5L671335

Applications close: Sunday, 21 December 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5L671335 - Clinical Nurse (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)