Are you ready to practise at an advanced level of perioperative nursing within a highly skilled and collaborative environment?

The position supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, best-practice care while providing guidance and clinical leadership to nursing staff. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the effective management and ongoing development of clinical services.

This position is well suited to an experienced perioperative nurse who demonstrates strong critical thinking across all five domains, values teamwork, and is motivated to support practice improvement and clinical innovation within the operating theatre setting. Is this you?

Job details

About us:

The Peri-Operative Unit is located on the 3^rd floor of the Surgical Services Building (A&E wings) and comprises of the Operating Suite, Day Surgery Ward and G.E./Procedure Room. All elective admissions for the hospital are conducted at the Day Surgery Reception Office then transferred to Day Surgery Unit. The operating suite consists of 4 operating rooms each with anaesthetic bays, 1 gastroenterology procedure room, 1 minor procedure room and first stage recovery room.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse performs at an advanced level of Perioperative Nursing practice and supports the delivery of competent, best practice, quality nursing care. The position plays an important role in guiding and supporting other nursing staff and working in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the management and development of clinical services.

Clinical Nurses share the responsibility of Shift Coordinator and / or Team Leader after hours or when required. Clinical Nurses maintain specialty stores, perform stock take and audit responsibilities as required. The Clinical Nurse is required to apply critical thinking across all the 5 domains as well as the expectation to work collaboratively to coordinate and support practice changes and clinical innovation. 

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practicing certificate.
• Skills and knowledge to assist in planning, resource management and development of self and others. 
• Evidence of positive role modelling and adopting a solutions-focused approach to leading the resolution of issues in line with Hospital and Health Service policies / values. 
• Maintain an increasing level of knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice. 
• Experience and demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality clinical services. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures relevant to contemporary nursing practice and specific to area of practice. 
• High level interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation, conciliation and well developed written skills. 

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) RK6B675096

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 February 2026

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Further information

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• RK6B675096 - Clinical Nurse (PDF)
  
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