Multiple backfill opportunities are available across the next 12 months, in this leadership role!

At Gladstone Hospital, you¿ll take the lead in keeping elective surgery moving, coordinating waitlists, bringing theatre schedules together and tackling the challenges that can delay a patient¿s care. Combine your clinical expertise with leadership, guiding teams, solving complex scheduling issues and finding better ways to get patients where they need to be.

Ready to step into a role where your decisions shape the patient journey and your leadership supports the wider team? Apply now to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed regional hospital providing essential healthcare to the Gladstone community, from emergency treatment and surgery to maternity, paediatrics and specialist inpatient care. With services spanning mental health, oral health, rehabilitation and allied health, alongside medical imaging and pathology, the hospital supports patients through a wide range of healthcare needs. Its outreach and community-based services also help connect people with care beyond the hospital walls.

About the role:

• Oversee patient waitlists, prioritisation and bookings for elective surgery and endoscopy surveillance procedures, ensuring timely and coordinated access to care.
• Manage theatre schedules, coordinate procedure dates, support pre-admission clinics and resolve booking or patient-streaming issues.
• Guide and support nursing and medical teams, promoting best-practice care, professional standards and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring to staff and students while contributing to service planning, policy development and continuous improvement.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a current annual practising certificate.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-focused care.
• Advanced clinical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and understanding of relevant legislation and standards.
• Experience in clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement.
• Excellent communication, education and mentoring skills to support staff development and evidence-based practice.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,208 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 CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6J695487

Applications close: Thursday, 5 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.

• GL6J695487 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Elective Surgery Waitlist Manager) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)