In Rockhampton's Cognition Service, you'll bring the expertise to patients across hospital, aged care and community settings, helping make sense of complex needs, guiding individualised care and giving families and healthcare teams the confidence to provide the right support.

You know that caring for someone with dementia or delirium takes more than recognising symptoms - it takes patience, specialist knowledge and an understanding of the person behind the diagnosis. Be that person that understands.

Job details

About us:

Community Acute and Non-Acute Services (CANAS) brings hospital-level care closer to home, supporting patients across a wide range of clinical conditions and age groups. Through early intervention, hospital avoidance and support for timely discharge, the team helps patients recover, regain their independence and remain in their own homes wherever possible.

About the role:

This role involves championing quality and patient safety initiatives, delivering person-centred care for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment, and providing education, advocacy and support to patients, families and carers. You will also provide clinical guidance to hospital, aged care and community healthcare teams, while working collaboratively to develop individualised management plans that promote best-practice, non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA; Experience in developing and delivering education programs is highly desirable.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in aged care or gerontic nursing, particularly evidence-based dementia and cognitive care.
• Strong understanding of relevant clinical standards, human rights and complex care practices, with the ability to advocate for people living with cognitive impairment.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, problem-solving and care coordination skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $69,965 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 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) RK6K696547

Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6K696547 - Clinical Nurse (Cognition) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)