Looking for a nursing career where you can make a real difference while enjoying the benefits of country living?

Located just 180km southwest of Rockhampton, Moura offers a relaxed lifestyle, country hospitality and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Enjoy the satisfaction of building genuine connections with patients and being part of a supportive team where your contribution matters. With expansion works nearing completion, this is your chance to grow your nursing career while enjoying a better work-life balance in beautiful CQ.

Job details

Read more about the new expansion at Moura MPHS! Moura Multipurpose Health Service aged-care expansion | Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

About us:

Exciting things are happening at Moura Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS)! With expansion works nearing completion, the facility will soon benefit from:

• A new 8-bed residential aged care unit.
• Upgraded kitchen and laundry facilities.
• Improved access, including a covered walkway, drop-off area and additional parking.
• New outdoor spaces for residents, families and visitors to enjoy.

Located approximately 180 km south-west of Rockhampton, Moura is a welcoming rural community with strong agricultural and mining industries.

As part of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Moura MPHS delivers essential healthcare to the local community and surrounding areas, including:

• Emergency, acute and aged care services.
• Multidisciplinary care, supported by visiting allied health and specialist clinicians.
• Patient-centred care focused on improving rural health outcomes.

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse at Moura Multipurpose Health Service, you'll enjoy the opportunity to develop a diverse clinical skill set, caring for patients across a wide range of presentations that you may not experience in a larger, specialised facility.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Expand your clinical skills across emergency, acute and aged care settings.
• Experience a diverse range of patient presentations, building confidence, adaptability and clinical decision-making skills.
• Develop greater clinical autonomy while working collaboratively with experienced healthcare professionals.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care through assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation.
• Grow your nursing career through hands-on experience, professional development and continuous learning.

Rural nursing offers more than just a change of scenery – it's an opportunity to become a more versatile, confident and well-rounded nurse while making a genuine difference in your community.

About you:

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN). Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Relocation support (conditions apply)
• 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) BA6K696844

Applications close: Thursday, 17 December 2026

#moura

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• BA6K696844 - Registered Nurse (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)