Ready to expand your scope and advance your nursing career? Start here and support cancer care while growing your expertise!

Backed by Australia’s Better Cancer Care Strategy, this role sets you on a supported journey towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement, combining Masters-level study with hands-on experience in a dynamic oncology team. With a part-time structure that supports the work/life balance you could only dream of, a welcoming regional community and professional development benefits, you’ll have the space to thrive both professionally and personally.

Make a real difference in patients’ lives while enjoying the connection, pace, and lifestyle that Central Queensland has to offer – apply now!

Job details

About us:

At Cancer Care Services, we're all about bringing expert cancer care closer to home because we know comfort, support, and familiarity matter.

Our friendly and highly skilled team delivers medical oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology services in partnership with Genesis Care in Rockhampton, while also supporting communities in Gladstone, Theodore, Biloela and Emerald. From specialist consultants to Allied Health professionals and our Day Therapy Unit crew, we work together to make every step of the journey as smooth and supported as possible.

With a flexible approach and a big heart for our communities, we're here to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

About the role:

• Deliver advanced, patient-centred oncology care while progressively building your clinical capability toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement and an expanded scope of practice.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and management using advanced clinical reasoning to inform treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and the safe, effective use of medicines within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate closely with a designated clinical mentor and senior medical staff, strengthening your skills through practical experience, ongoing learning, and the application of evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute to service excellence beyond direct clinical care by engaging in education, research, quality improvement, and leadership initiatives that support and enhance cancer care delivery.

About you:

• You are a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), currently enrolled in or eligible to enrol in a recognised Masters program leading to Nurse Practitioner endorsement within an agreed timeframe.
• You bring demonstrated clinical expertise, ideally within a medical oncology setting, with the ability to apply contemporary nursing knowledge, legislation, standards and evidence-based practice to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• You are an effective communicator and emerging leader, with strong skills in clinical decision-making, negotiation, conflict resolution and change management, enabling you to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• You are committed to continuous learning and professional growth, with the ability to support education, clinical teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, while contributing to a culture of excellence and evidence-based practice across the service.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $86,683 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
• 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) RK6F685283

Applications close: Thursday, 9 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6F685283 - Nurse Practitioner Candidate (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)