Be at the nucleus of critical care as our new Clinical Nurse at the High Dependency Unit (HDU), Gladstone.

You will provide top tier nursing care to consumers transitioning to the next step in their recovery, demonstrating key knowledge and clinical skills as you asses, plan and evaluate complex care needs. This role will have you not only caring but also leading, helping to foster a skilled and confident nursing team by sharing your expert clinical knowledge and support.

Whether you are seasoned in complex consumer needs or looking to elevate your critical care experience, the HDU needs you! Apply today to join us.

Job details

About us:

The High Dependency Unit (HDU) is a four-bed unit on the first floor of Gladstone Hospital and operates with an 80% occupancy. The unit provides acute nursing care to consumers until they are stabilised for stepdown to general wards or prepared for transfer to tertiary facilities. The High Dependency unit is currently a Level 3 Clinical Services Capability Framework, therefore intubated patients can only remain in the facility for up to 24 hours, or while awaiting retrieval.

About the role:

• The Clinical Nurse provides an early leadership role for the nursing career pathway within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and is responsible for a specific patient cohort and will function effectively in more complex situations while providing support and direction to the Registered Nurse. The Clinical Nurse follows quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures to deliver a high-quality, safe practice and workplace.
• Deliver an advanced standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise including for patients with complex care needs.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, clinical education and up-skilling to nurses to achieve a skilled capable workforce in line with professional workforce standards.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and problem-solving skills relevant to the care of patients from infant to adult requiring comprehensive high dependency nursing care.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• A relevant post-graduate qualification in critical care is well regarded. Ventilation competency is advantageous to the position. Where the applicant does not currently hold this qualification, a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and implementation of best-practice principles to achieve organisational outcomes.
• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $108,685 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) GL6B676559

Applications close: Thursday, 5 March 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6B676559 - Clinical Nurse (High Dependency Unit) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)