Looking for a rewarding backfill opportunity where your expertise can make a lasting impact? Join our Paediatric Unit until September 2026 and become part of a supportive team delivering exceptional care to children and their families across Central Queensland.

This is your chance to use your paediatric oncology expertise to provide specialist care, lead clinical excellence, mentor others and help shape the future of paediatric services. You'll work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, learning and family-centred care.

If you're an AHPRA Registered Nurse with heart, smarts and passionate about making a difference – one child, one family and one day at a time – our team would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job details

About us:

Join the team making a difference to the lives of children and families across Central Queensland. As the region's major paediatric referral centre, Rockhampton Hospital's Paediatric Unit provides 24/7 care for newborns through to adolescents across a range of specialties.

Our 16-bed unit delivers family-centred inpatient, ambulatory and short stay care, with a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration and holistic care. You'll be part of a supportive team that values learning, professional development and delivering exceptional care to every child, every time.

About the role:

• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to children receiving oncology treatment and support their families throughout their journey.
• Lead with confidence, using your clinical expertise to make informed decisions and deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
• Share your knowledge by providing expert advice, education and support to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
• Champion high standards of nursing practice, taking accountability for safe, quality care and helping drive continuous improvement.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
• Bring advanced experience in paediatric oncology and haematology, with postgraduate qualifications (or current enrolment) highly regarded.
• Be a confident clinical leader who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional family-centred care.
• Champion evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical excellence while helping shape the future of paediatric oncology services.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $4,202 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) RK6H689521

Applications close: Thursday, 18 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6H689521 - Regional Case Manager (Paediatrics) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)