Join the hustle and bustle of Rockhampton’s team as our new Clinical Nurse Consultant!

Bring expert clinical leadership to our fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department, guiding complex patient care with advanced expertise, sharp critical thinking, and confident decision-making. You’ll drive innovation and best practice, develop models of care, lead quality improvement initiatives, strengthen clinical governance, and mentor our passionate nursing team.

With cutting-edge facilities, strong university training partnerships, and a genuine “grow your own” culture, this is your chance to make a real impact in the region’s busiest referral hub.

Job details

About us:

At Rockhampton Hospital, we're more than a 305-bed facility - we're the beating heart of healthcare in Central Queensland. As the region's main referral hub, we bring together cutting-edge technology, diverse specialist services and a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care.

From bustling emergency rooms to advanced cancer services, no two days are the same. We're proud to support a strong “grow your own” culture, shaping future clinicians through hands-on training and close partnerships with the University of Queensland Rural Clinical School and CQ University.

About the role:

• Bring expert clinical leadership to a fast-paced Emergency Department, guiding teams through complex, high-risk cases with sharp decision-making, confidence and autonomy.
• You'll bring your advanced skills, critical thinking, and specialist knowledge to deliver outstanding, evidence-based care every shift.
• Drive innovation and influence practice by developing and embedding evidence-based models of care and quality policies and improvements that make a real difference to patient flow, safety, and outcomes in one of Central Queensland's busiest Emergency Departments.
• Support and grow the nursing team, oversee clinical portfolios, and strengthen clinical governance through education, research, audits, risk management, and continuous improvement - all while keeping us aligned with national standards.

About you:

• It is a mandatory requirement to be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). A relevant postgraduate qualification (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) in emergency/critical care nursing is highly desirable.
• You're an experienced emergency nurse who delivers high-quality, person-centred care with excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and confidently manage complex and high-acuity patients.
• You demonstrate strong clinical leadership, teamwork, and mentoring skills - sharing knowledge, supporting the development of others, and fostering a positive, evidence-based, and collaborative culture within the team.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $173,368 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 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 Leave
• Professional Development Allowance
• Research opportunities
• 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) RK6E683532

Applications close: Thursday, 18 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6E683532 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Emergency) (PDF)