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Clinical Nurse (General Practice)


Alpha, Barcaldine, Blackall, Longreach & Winton

Lead with purpose and deliver expert care in a role that shapes the future of rural nursing.

Step into a dynamic position where your clinical expertise makes real impact. As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide high quality, evidence based care to consumers with varied needs while supporting the function and culture of the unit. This role blends clinical practice with leadership, education and portfolio management to enhance person focused care.

You will work autonomously, guide colleagues and support general practice operations to strengthen safe and effective services.

Bring your leadership to where it matters most…..apply now!

Patient Centred Care

for our Central West communities

Job details

Position status Casual,Contract,Permanent,Temporary
Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time,Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Central West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CW5L671687
Closing date 31-Dec-2026
Job duration As Required
Contact person Timothy Effeney
Contact details 0407 143 031
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We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved – The clinical nurse (nurse grade 6) provides expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for consumers with a variety of conditions and supports the general function of the unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence-based person focused care, education, leadership and portfolio management. The role requires you to be primarily responsible for nominated elements of general practice operations.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

  • generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
  • salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
  • 17.5% annual leave loading;
  • career development opportunities;
  • CWH provided housing or rental assistance

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

  • Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
  • Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
  • Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application. 

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment. 

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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