Are you a Registered Nurse looking to transition into something new? The Transit Lounge at Gladstone Hospital needs you!

This is where patients transition smoothly from hospital to home (or onward care) and where you help make that process safe, calm and seamless. You’ll take the lead in coordinating patient care, making clinical decisions, and keeping everything running like clockwork. Mentor, teach and keep growing your own expertise along the way.

What makes this role stand out? You get the best of both worlds: autonomy and teamwork, leadership and learning, structure and variety. Apply today and start your journey with QLD Health.

Job details

About us:

The Transit Lounge at Gladstone Hospital is where the magic of patient flow happens. It's a calm, supportive space for clinically stable patients as they get ready to head home or move on to the next stage of their care. Think of it as the hospital's smooth transition hub; helping free up beds, reduce wait times, and make sure everyone is exactly where they need to be, right when they need to be there.

Patients might be wrapping up treatments, waiting for transport, or finalising discharge plans, and your role helps make that experience comfortable, safe, and stress-free. The Transit Lounge works across all adult specialties, so you'll be part of something that keeps the entire hospital running efficiently.

It's fast-paced, people-focused, and genuinely rewarding. Perfect if you like being where things are happening and making a difference in real time.

About the role:

You'll be right at the heart of the Transit Lounge, using your clinical expertise, problem-solving skills, and strong coordination abilities to manage patients with a wide range of needs. Work closely with an Enrolled Nurse to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-focused care that meets the highest professional standards.

You'll bring your clinical knowledge and confident decision-making to guide care in line with best practice, ethical guidelines, and contemporary nursing standards. Every shift is about making sure patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

You'll also play a key role in supporting the wider team by helping create a positive, learning-focused environment. That means sharing knowledge, supporting education and training, and contributing to a culture that embraces growth, communication, and continuous improvement. Strong communication and documentation skills will help you thrive as you work with individuals, teams, and the broader interdisciplinary group. You'll stay engaged in your own professional development while also helping others grow along the way.

Most importantly, you'll be a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring care is safe, appropriate, and delivered with compassion every step of the journey.

About you:

• You're a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and an active practising certificate, ready to step straight into the action.
• Presenting a relevant post graduate qualification would be highly desirable.
• You're confident working independently and thrive as part of a fast-moving, supportive team.
• You lead with integrity, stay calm under pressure, and genuinely care about delivering high-quality patient care every time.
• You're sharp when it comes to clinical problem-solving and can coordinate patient care at an advanced level without breaking a sweat.
• You can plan and deliver education sessions that are clear, practical, and actually useful.
• You've got solid communication skills and know how to work with everyone; from patients and families to multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,131 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 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) GL6D681702

Applications close: Thursday, 14 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6D681702 - Registered Nurse (Transit Lounge) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)