Looking to upskill your career? Join us at the Rockhampton Hospital Medical Unit as our next Clinical Nurse for a 6 month journey!

Think fast paced environment with an ever-evolving consumer landscape, backed by a passionate and knowledgeable team. You will be responsible for portfolio management, while you focus on clinical leadership, management and education, and support nursing staff to deliver best and safe practice. Flex your skills in this challenging and dynamic role, helping contribute to the quality patient care Central Queensland Health prides itself on.

So why wait? Join the Medical Unit at Rockhampton Hospital today!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Health provides public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. Central Queensland Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

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About the role:

A Clinical Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice delivered in a clinical specialty. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the line manager of the unit. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for portfolio management with focus on clinical care/leadership, management and education.

• Contribute to the development of a supportive learning environment that aims to improve clinical knowledge, practice standards, professional skill and service specific competencies.
• Provide evidenced-based care by working collaboratively and in partnership with consumers, carers, external agencies, and other health professionals/workers across the care continuum.

About you:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Desirable to have post graduate qualifications in the clinical area of expertise.
• Experience in the provision of a safe and quality focused environment by ensuring safe work practices, reviewing clinical outcomes, developing a quality improvement plan and applying the risk management framework.
• Well-developed clinical knowledge and advanced problem-solving skills in a high-quality client-orientated health service delivery model.
• High level knowledge of legislation, standards, policies, and procedures relevant to contemporary nursing practice and specific to area of practice.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,321 p.m. 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) RK6B676611

Applications close: Sunday, 8 March 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6B676611 - Clinical Nurse (Medical Unit) (PDF)