Every shift in Rockhampton Hospital's Medical Unit brings new challenges, caring for patients with stroke, cardiac conditions, complex medical needs and those recovering from intensive care. This role will see you helping one of the hospital's busiest inpatient units running smoothly by coordinating care, supporting timely admissions and discharges, responding to clinical changes and guiding the nursing team through high-pressure situations.

Your expertise will influence patient experiences, support safer outcomes and help ensure people receive the right care at the right time. Do you want to be the difference in someone’s hospital experience? Then we want you!

Job details

About us:

The Medical Unit at Rockhampton Hospital delivers around-the-clock care for adults with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. The 32-bed unit includes a dedicated Stroke Unit, bariatric facilities and provides specialised care for high-dependency medical patients, cardiac conditions, stroke, dementia, delirium, alcohol and drug detoxification, and patients transitioning from Intensive Care and Coronary Care. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital, the unit is committed to providing safe, patient-centred care that supports positive health outcomes for the Central Queensland community.

About the role:

• Provide advanced clinical leadership in the delivery of safe, evidence-based care for patients with acute and complex medical conditions, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care and ward operations, including admissions, discharges, transfers and patient flow, to support efficient, patient-centred service delivery.
• Lead clinical decision-making and patient safety, recognising and responding to deteriorating patients while ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and best practice.
• Drive quality improvement and clinical excellence by leading NSQHS portfolio responsibilities, promoting continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of care.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced clinical expertise in acute medical nursing and the ability to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care for patients with complex health needs.
• Strong clinical leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to make sound clinical decisions, manage patient care, lead multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentor and support nursing staff.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and best practice, with experience in risk management, clinical governance, audits, evidence-based practice and implementing service improvements.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and professional integrity, with a dedication to ongoing learning, education, reflective practice and achieving positive patient and organisational outcomes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $87,728 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 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) RK6G688550

Applications close: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6G688550 - Clinical Nurse (Medical Unit) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)