Bring your nursing skills to a role where strong relationships and culturally respectful care are central to supporting the Woorabinda community.

Grow your rural and remote nursing experience, build meaningful connections with patients and families, and contribute to care that respects people’s needs, choices and culture.

With accommodation available, rural and remote incentives, an Annual Isolation Bonus and professional development entitlements, this is an opportunity to grow your career while experiencing life in one of Central Queensland’s rural communities. 🖤💛❤️

Job details

About us:

Be part of a health service at the heart of the Woorabinda community, on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja Aboriginal people. Located 175 km south-west of Rockhampton, Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service delivers essential, culturally responsive healthcare to local residents and surrounding rural communities.

Working alongside a close-knit team of 63 staff, you'll contribute to a diverse range of services, from 24-hour emergency care and inpatient services to residential aged care, renal dialysis, maternal and child health, chronic disease management and community mental health support. With services spanning hospital, community and outreach care, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections and support better health outcomes across the community.

Find out more > Homepage – Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council

About the role:

• Deliver person-centred nursing care to community and residential aged care clients, supporting inpatient and emergency care in a rural and remote setting.
• Implement delegated nursing care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife, contributing to patient assessments and progress evaluations.
• Provide safe, evidence-based care in line with nursing standards, aged care quality requirements, legislation and workplace safety procedures.
• Apply aged care and rural and remote nursing knowledge and skills to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the Woorabinda community.
• Build therapeutic relationships through effective communication, teamwork and respect for patient rights, seeking guidance when needed and taking accountability for your practice.

About you:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA and a current practising certificate; Relevant clinical skills and knowledge in aged care and rural and remote nursing is highly regarded.
• A commitment to person-centred care, contributing to nursing assessments and care planning within your scope of practice.
• A passion for learning and growth, taking an active role in your own professional development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, working respectfully with patients, families, visitors, colleagues and partner services to support safe, coordinated and culturally respectful care.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $84,285 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.11 - $40.45 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Accommodation can be provided
• Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), Annual Isolation Bonus
• Professional Development entitlements
• 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) CH6J694771

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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

• CH6J694771 - Enrolled Nurse (Woorabinda) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)