Deliver expert, patient‑centred care while leading shift‑to‑shift clinical teams in RaSS and the Department of Emergency Medicine. This role drives high‑quality, cost‑effective nursing services grounded in contemporary, evidence‑informed practice. With a specialised focus on geriatric care and hospital‑avoidance strategies, the Clinical Nurse works autonomously, applies advanced critical thinking, and provides strong clinical leadership to coordinate safe, effective care across dynamic emergency and rapid‑response environments.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• To provide expert clinical and patient-centred care within RaSS and Department of Emergency Medicine through shift-by-shift team leadership. Support the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice. Responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/ leadership, management, education and/or research within the specialist field of geriatric care and hospital avoidance strategies. The Clinical Nurse practices autonomously, applies critical thinking and provides leadership in clinical decision making to give and/or coordinate care to RaSS and Department of Emergency Medicine clients.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $58,632 p.a., comprising salary between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Permanent Part Time, 32 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2606WB686723.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  H2606WB686723 RD (PDF)