Put your advanced nursing skills into action! The Gladstone Nurse Led Walk-in Clinic offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver free, same-day care for adults and children with minor illnesses and injuries.

Combining advanced clinical practice with trauma-informed, women-centred care, you’ll empower patients through early intervention, expert assessment and appropriate treatment or referral.

Backfill opportunities are available throughout 2027 - bring your expertise to a service improving access to care across Gladstone.

Job details

About us:

The Gladstone Nurse Led Walk-in Clinic makes accessing the right care easier, offering free assessment, treatment and advice for adults and children over two with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

With a focus on trauma-informed, women-centred care, the service aims to improve long-term health outcomes, strengthen access to community-based healthcare and ease pressure on local hospitals.

About the role:

• Deliver free, same-day assessment, treatment and advice for adults and children over two with minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Provide person-centred, evidence-based care, including early intervention, treatment and referral to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Improve access to community healthcare through a walk-in service with extended hours, helping patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
• Work collaboratively with local primary care providers and existing Gladstone Hospital services to support community needs without replacing GP or emergency care.
• Practise autonomously as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner, using advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, manage and evaluate care.

About you:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the NMBA via AHPRA, with advanced assessment, diagnostic and clinical management skills to deliver autonomous, patient-centred care.
• Expertise in urgent, same-day healthcare, providing evidence-based nursing interventions for minor injuries and illnesses within a community setting.
• Clinical leadership in service planning, quality improvement, research and evaluation to enhance patient outcomes and support best practice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and community healthcare providers.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $7,859 p.m. 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
• 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) GL6J694977

Applications close: Thursday, 29 October 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6J694977 - Nurse Practitioner (NLWIC) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)