If you’re passionate about clinical audit and quality improvement, and have a proven track record in these areas, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

You will play a key role in supporting Nurse Unit Managers to implement and monitor the organisation’s clinical audit standards, as well as its policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

In this position, you will also work closely with the management team, providing expert guidance and advocacy on patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement at Eventide Home Rockhampton. Your contribution will be essential in supporting the business unit to achieve its strategic and operational objectives, particularly in relation to Quality, Safety, and Risk priorities. Make a real difference, apply today!

Job details

About the role:

• Assist to implement, monitor and evaluate the organisation's quality standards, policies, procedures and programs and support clinical governance processes in the relevant CQHHS work area.
• Assist in the management processes and functions to identify and avoid or minimise risks to patients, employees, volunteers, visitors and the institution.
• Support to provide specialist advice to CQHHS, committees and the business units on contemporary clinical audit, quality and continuous improvement initiative and measures to achieve quality and patient safety standards including NSQHSS, Aged Care and Disability Standards and other relevant quality standards.
• Membership on relevant National Standard committees including preparation of quality and safety related reports specific to the committee.
• Assist to develop the clinical audit and quality improvement strategy for CQHHS in relation to clinical audit and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and accountability to meet CQHHS Quality, Safety and Risk objectives.

About you:

• Mandatory current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and contribute to professional nursing practice with confidence and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients, families and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
• Demonstrated successful track-record in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the NSQHSS, Aged Care and Disability Standards and other relevant standards.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 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:

1. Contact CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6D680595

Applications close: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6D680595 - Clinical Nurse Quality (PDF)