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Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Disease)
Rockhampton
Live, work and make your mark in the heart of CQ. Based in Rockhampton, this permanent role offers the opportunity to build an advanced practice career while enjoying the benefits of a regional lifestyle - shorter commutes, lower living costs and easy access to both the coast and country.
Professionally, you’ll work across a broad catchment, influencing chronic disease care beyond the individual patient through rehabilitation, prevention, service development and clinical leadership. With 20% of your rostered hours protected from direct clinical duties, you’ll have dedicated time to work to your full scope, lead improvement, contribute to research, educate and mentor future Nurse Practitioners.
It’s a role where you can build a career with reach, without giving up the lifestyle that comes with calling Rockhampton home.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6I693430 |
| Closing date | 11-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Chris Mcpherson |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5735 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Sub-Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation (SACCR) team provides interdisciplinary rehabilitative care to clients with a range of complex chronic diseases. These services also work to address unplanned medical admissions and support early discharge by enhancing the quality and availability of community based proactive collaborative care. This service uses the interdisciplinary client centred model as described in the SACCR service profile, with student placement and clinical education embedded in this core business.
About the role:
- Provide expert clinical assessment and specialist nursing care for people living with chronic disease across Central Queensland.
- Lead advanced clinical practice, supporting evidence-based decision-making, clinical governance and service development.
- Empower patients through education and support to better manage their chronic health conditions and improve outcomes.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care.
- Support the future of nursing practice through research, education, mentoring and development of Nurse Practitioner Candidates.
About you:
- Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) qualification with at least three years of advanced clinical practice experience in Chronic Disease; Specialist experience in Respiratory and/or Chronic Wound Care.
- Current NMBA Nurse Practitioner endorsement, meeting the Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice (2021), with a CQHHS-endorsed scope of practice and no restrictions.
- Leadership and service improvement capability, using quality improvement, data analysis, problem-solving and innovation to strengthen services, drive best practice and respond to emerging healthcare needs.
- A strong commitment to education and evidence-based practice, supporting lifelong learning, mentoring others, undertaking research and using evidence to inform practice change.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $188,624 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Nurse Practitioners will have 20% of their rostered hours allocated away from direct clinical duties
- 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) RK6I693430
Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026
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