Autonomous Rural ER & Aged-Care Nurse - 11-Week Contract

JPS Recruitment Group; Collinsville; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Collinsville Hospital in Queensland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an 11-week contract placement from 26 October 2026 to 10 January 2027. The role spans Emergency, Acute, and Aged Care, with the RN taking sole clinical responsibility during shifts in a rural environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong rural nursing and emergency care experience, be confident working independently, and hold current Aged Care National Police Certificate (mandatory).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rural healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated competence in emergency nursing, triage and acute patient assessment.
• Experience in team-leading or charge nurse roles with autonomous shift management.
• Current Aged Care National Police Certificate (mandatory).
• Strong clinical communication and decision-making in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Work as the sole Registered Nurse on shift, managing Emergency, Acute, and Aged Care patients.
• Provide care across Emergency, Acute, and Aged Care settings in rural Queensland.
• Lead on shift and contribute to a close-knit healthcare team.

Skills

Rural nursing experience

Emergency care

Autonomous work

Charge nurse / team leadership

Education

AHPRA registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

ieMR EHR

Job description

Collinsville Hospital in Queensland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an 11-week contract placement from 26 October 2026 to 10 January 2027. The role spans Emergency, Acute, and Aged Care, with the RN taking sole clinical responsibility during shifts in a rural environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong rural nursing and emergency care experience, be confident working independently, and hold current Aged Care National Police Certificate (mandatory).