Step into a role where your advanced nursing expertise truly changes outcomes.

As a Nurse Practitioner – Community (GERI RaSS), you’ll deliver rapid, high-impact geriatric care directly into residential aged care homes across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. Working autonomously within a supportive medical governance model, you’ll assess, treat and manage complex presentations - helping older Queenslanders stay well, supported and closer to home. With dedicated non-clinical time to work at full scope and a mobile, collaborative team around you, this is advanced practice with purpose.

Join us and shape better ageing, every day.

Job details

This role is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who thrives on clinical autonomy, teamwork and meaningful community impact. You'll lead mobile, ED-substitutive care, respond rapidly to deterioration, and partner closely with GPs, aged care staff, families and multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will not only improve resident outcomes but also build capability across aged care services through education, consultation and leadership.

Based in Rockhampton, you'll enjoy a welcoming regional city with easy access to beaches, outdoor adventure and a connected health community - where your work is valued and your contribution is seen.

About us:

Central Queensland Health delivers care across a diverse region, from regional centres to coastal and rural communities. Through the GERI RaSS program, we support residential aged care facilities with rapid geriatric assessment and intervention - reducing avoidable hospital admissions and strengthening care where people live.

About the role:

• Provide advanced, autonomous geriatric and emergency nursing care in aged care settings.
• Deliver rapid assessment, treatment and management of acute deterioration.
• Lead and support a mobile ED-substitutive care team.
• Work collaboratively under medical governance within a multidisciplinary model.
• Educate and support aged care and senior nursing staff in gerontic care.
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement activities.

About you:

• You are a registered Nurse Practitioner with current AHPRA endorsement.
• You bring advanced clinical expertise in geriatric and/or emergency care.
• You communicate confidently and build strong partnerships with teams and families.
• You enjoy autonomy while valuing collaboration and shared decision-making.
• You are committed to evidence-based practice, education and continuous improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $15,261 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $77.53 - $80.95 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).

Applications close: Sunday, 8 February 2026

Further information

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

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6A673807 - Nurse Practitioner GERIRaSS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)