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Student in Nursing (Emergency)
Rockhampton
Ready to kickstart your nursing career? Join our fast-paced Emergency Department as a Student in Nursing with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service!
You'll work alongside experienced nurses and multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on clinical experience while being supported every step of the way. From medical emergencies and trauma to paediatric care, you'll build real-world clinical skills and learn from a team that will support you every step of the way.
If you're eager to learn, thrive in a dynamic environment and want the best possible start to your nursing journey, this is your chance to launch your career with CQHHS. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future in nursing!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 2 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6F686802 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 20 June 2027 | Up to 76 hours f/n |
| Contact person | Louise Kime |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 7500 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Rockhampton Emergency Department is a vibrant, high-energy service at the heart of emergency care in Central Queensland. Caring for around 130 patients every day, the department provides expert treatment for adults and children with presentations ranging from minor injuries to major trauma and critical illness.
As the region's major referral centre, the team works alongside the Queensland Ambulance Service and Royal Flying Doctor Service to deliver lifesaving care. With dedicated resuscitation bays, a Short Stay Unit, fast-track services and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, no two days are ever the same.
About the role:
- Support Registered Nurses to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
- Assist with patient care, including activities of daily living, complex behaviour monitoring and falls and pressure injury prevention.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the department through environmental resource management and delegated clinical responsibilities.
- Build practical skills by completing Emergency Department-specific clinical competencies under the guidance of experienced nursing staff.
- Support quality and safety initiatives by assisting with audits, documentation and delivering high standards of patient care.
About you:
- Mandatory qualification/s: is undertaking or has completed, on a full-time basis, the second semester of the second year of a pre-registration university program or is undertaking the fourth semester of a second-year post-graduate pre-registration university program in a nursing or midwifery qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA).
- Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, demonstrating honesty, respect and a positive team approach.
- Be eager to learn, develop your clinical skills and apply your knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $81,999 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $35.77 - $36.24 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6F686802
Applications close: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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