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Eat Walk Engage Program Facilitator (Clinical Nurse or Health Practitioner)
Rockhampton
This role attracts Health Practitioners and Clinical Nurses!
Lead meaningful change in the care of older inpatients by championing the Eat Walk Engage program.
In this influential role, you’ll provide high-level clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, driving evidence-based strategies that promote mobility, independence and engagement. Working collaboratively with patients, families and clinical teams, you’ll help create safer, more inclusive systems of care.
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for older people and shaping best-practice, person-centred care, this your chance to make a lasting difference.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6B675831 |
| Closing date | 25-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tamara Robson |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5718 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.
About the role:
Eat Walk Engage (EWE) is a patient-centred care program designed to prevent delirium and promote high quality acute care for older hospital inpatients. The program uses an evidence-based implementation framework to embed sustainable change in practice.
The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of Eat Walk Engage on a Rockhampton Hospital ward by facilitating the implementation of initiatives that will prevent delirium for older inpatients by providing high level expertise in clinical service delivery; project management and project coordination; education and training; and stakeholder engagement, liaison and negotiation at all levels.
About you:
- (Clinical Nurse) This position requires a requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Possession of at least a tertiary degree qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant, eligible health practitioner discipline providing eligibility for registration and/or membership with the appropriate registration authority and/or professional association in Australia is mandatory.
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential, or for members of non-registered professions, eligibility for professional membership of the relevant professional association.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $125,887 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $56.08 - $69.55 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B675831
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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