Registered Nurse

About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. Emerald Hospital is a 32-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across Emergency, Acute Care, Perioperative Services, Maternity, Infusion Services, Hospital in The Home, Child Heath, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Community and Primary Care. There are three smaller multi-purpose health services (MPHS), located at Blackwater and Springsure and Woorabinda along with two Primary Care centres at Gemfields and Capella.

About the role:

• Demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements,
• Nursing and Midwifery Borad of Australia (NMBA) standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.
• It is the purpose of this role to demonstrate nursing competence in the provision of nursing care to inpatients and outpatients whilst in the department.
• Undertake delegated and delegate activities while assuming individual accountability for actions within the position and context of practice.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for own actions and delegation of care to enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing and healthcare workers.
• Demonstrates evidence of increasing autonomy and exercises greater levels of professional judgement in the clinical environment as the employee moves from a beginning to an experienced practitioner.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory for this position.
• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of legal and professional responsibilities for contemporary nursing models of care.
• Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families.
• Proven ability to provide clinical education and support and demonstrate own ongoing professional development.
• Proven ability to lead activities required as part of contribution towards the Central Queensland Health Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $124,741 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $42.98 - $55.13 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

• An hourly rate between $53.73 - $68.92 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Professional development allowance and leave
• 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) CH6B677154

Applications close: Sunday, 15 March 2026

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