Step into a senior clinical leadership role at the forefront of Renal Services. This position delivers advanced nephrology care while leading, mentoring and supporting teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes across dialysis, transplant and CKD services. You’ll manage a specialist portfolio, drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and provide expert on-call and after-hours support for acute and chronic renal patients, including home therapies.

Working closely with the NUM, Renal Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help shape and strengthen services across Central Queensland Health. With opportunities across multiple clinical settings, outreach and satellite services, this role is perfect for a confident renal clinician ready to lead, influence and make a real impact where it matters most. Enjoy flexible hours and apply now!

Job details

About us:

The Rockhampton Hospital Renal Services are a district wide service and are part of the Division of Medicine. The Renal Service program encompasses those patients referred into the Renal Service from across Central Queensland Health.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse works collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager in the delivery, management and development of the clinical services in the Rockhampton Renal Service and provides clinical expertise within the renal setting to ensure the provision of best practice, and quality patient care.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing teaching and support to nursing staff and patients to enhance skill acquisition and competence.

• Provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate patient care at an advanced practitioner level within the Renal Services setting.
• Provide effective and efficient nephrology clinical care and work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure the maintenance of high quality standards of patient care.

About you:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current practising certificate is mandatory for this position.
• While not mandatory, a post graduate qualification in Renal Nursing is desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 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) RK6A674349

Applications close: Sunday, 8 February 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6A674349 - Clinical Nurse (Renal Unit) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)