Thrive under pressure? Love the adrenaline of Emergency? This is your moment.

As the Senior Clinical Nurse, you’ll be at the centre of the action - making critical decisions, leading a dynamic multidisciplinary team, mentoring staff, and driving high-quality, evidence-based care. Beyond the buzz of ED, you’ll shape service improvements, build a strong team culture, and influence the future of care across Central Queensland Health.

And the perks? We’ve got you covered with professional development leave and allowance to grow your career and relocation support to help you make the move. Bring the family along to the picturesque Rockhampton with the support of short-term accommodation. This isn’t just a holiday near our beautiful Keppel Sands, this is your new lifestyle!

Job details

About us:

The Emergency Department is a dynamic workplace which treats both Adult and Paediatric populations. It is made up of 25 acute patient treatment areas, 3 resuscitation bays, triage, and Queensland Ambulance Service assessment areas, and a Fast-Track area which treats less acute presentations. The Emergency Department also manages a 12-bed Short Stay Unit.

The department sees on average 140 patients per 24-hour period, managing a vast range of clinical presentations, and works with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds. As a result of being a referral hospital for Central Queensland, the Emergency Department sees a large amount of critically unwell and trauma cases and works closely with the Royal Flying Doctor's Service.

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About the role:

• Provide advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with diverse health care needs, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Utilising clinical leadership principles in emergency department, and in partnership with Nurse Unit Manager, key internal and external partners, facilitate the development and implementation of strategic organisational goals
• Maintain a high level of interpersonal and documentation skills, working effectively with individuals, groups and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide advanced Emergency Nursing knowledge relevant to the client population and provide leadership in clinical decision making to give and coordinate care to patients at an advanced level in accordance with best practice guidelines to prescribed professional and ethical standards of practice.

About you:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practising certificate is mandatory for this role.
• While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification in emergency care would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the Emergency Team with confidence and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to apply well developed interpersonal and communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment, including negotiation, consultation, and conflict resolution within all levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes, active participation in quality/portfolio activities with the ability and drive to lead such projects.

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
• Professional development allowance and leave
• 3 months accommodation for employee & family
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses
• 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) RK6C679067

Applications close: Wednesday, 24 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6C679067 - Clinical Nurse (Emergency Department) (PDF)