Looking to grow your nursing career in a fast-paced, niche environment?

As the Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (Gastroenterology), you’ll be part of a 24/7 service delivering care across elective and emergency cases where no two days the same. You’ll provide safe, accountable, patient-centred care in line with NMBA standards, supporting complex care plans while working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This role offers the chance to deepen your clinical skills, act as a role model for others, and contribute to quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice. With opportunities to mentor, educate and continue developing your expertise, you’ll be supported to grow while making a meaningful impact on every patient journey.

Job details

About us:

Day Surgery Services manages the Preadmission Clinic, Day Surgery Ward, Endoscopy Unit (Procedure Room), Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (Recovery) and support is given to the Clinical Nurse in the Acute Pain Service. These components of the Day Surgery Services collaborate as an integrated Day Surgery Service. 

The Preadmission clinic consists of 6 consult rooms with a 10-chair waiting area. Day Surgery consists of a 10 bed and 7 recliner open plan unit. The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit has 9 bays which receives from 5 Operating Theatres, 2 Procedure Rooms as well as the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite. Both elective and emergency surgical patients are managed within the service.

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About the role:

• The Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (ENAS) within Day Surgery/Gastroenterology service provides person-centred, evidence-based nursing care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ENAS contributes to the delivery of safe, high-quality care by applying clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to their level of experience.
• An Enrolled Nurse with advanced skill who supports a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife in the provision of patient centred care as specified by registration requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.
• Practises predominately with indirect supervision while assisting with the care of recipients of healthcare services as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.
• Seeks assistance and support in decision making from a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.

About you:

• The successful applicant will hold a tertiary degree qualification such as a Diploma of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current nursing registration though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is also a requirement for this position.
• Clinical knowledge or willingness to learn advanced skills in gastroenterology patient care.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to achieve positive care outcomes for recipients of healthcare services as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $81,538 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $40.43 - $42.90 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) RK6B676567

Applications close: Thursday, 5 March 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6B676567 - Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)