Looking for your next leadership challenge? This six-month backfill opportunity (until February 2027) at North Rockhampton Nursing Centre could be just what you're after!

Lead the Ivy Baker Wing as Nurse Unit Manager; a dedicated 40-bed high care dementia unit committed to delivering compassionate, individualised care. Create safer, smarter care while building a team that residents and families can count on.

Be the driving force behind a thriving team and set the standard for exceptional aged and dementia care in Central Queensland. Driven by care. Powered by purpose. Apply today.

Job details

About us:

Welcome to North Rockhampton Nursing Centre (NRNC) – a 120-bed aged care facility where compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand.

Our home is made up of three specialised wings (Cec Pritchard Wing, Ivy Baker Wing and Westwood Wing), each providing high-quality, person-centred care. Ivy Baker Wing is dedicated 40-bed high care dementia unit, supporting residents with complex cognitive care needs.

With 100 Commonwealth-funded Residential Aged Care beds and 20 State-funded Transitional and Interim Care beds, NRNC is committed to delivering exceptional care, supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose every day.

About the role:

• Champion quality, safety and clinical excellence by driving best practice, continuous improvement and clinical governance.
• Inspire, support and empower your team to deliver exceptional person-centred aged care every day.
• Shape policies, manage risk and keep standards high by ensuring compliance with legislation and professional frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams through confident communication and collaboration.

About you:

• Passionate about creating a safe, supportive and quality-focused environment where residents and teams can thrive.
• Bring strong contemporary nursing knowledge and the confidence to put best practice into action.
• A natural team builder who can inspire, support and bring out the best in a multidisciplinary nursing team.
• Know your standards, legislation and policies—and use your expertise to keep care exceptional and continuously improving.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,517 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 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) RK6G688972

Applications close: Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6G688972 - Nurse Unit Manager (North Rockhampton Nursing Centre) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)