Clinical Nurse

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Child, Youth and Family Health team. You will deliver advanced clinical care, undertake family assessments, coordinate care plans, and mentor nursing staff across multiple sites.

The role involves travel between Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald and Yeppoon, home visiting, and contributing to education, governance and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification, or evidence of enrolment, is highly desirable.
• Immunisation Practice Nurse and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant qualifications will also be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and autonomy for safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Undertake comprehensive family assessments and coordinate care plans.
• Lead, mentor and guide nursing staff; contribute to education, quality improvement, governance and research.
• May involve home visiting and travel between Central Queensland facilities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Autonomy

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Postgraduate qualification in Child Health

Job description

About us

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service provides Child and Family Health services across a diverse region, from regional cities and rural communities in the west to beachside communities along the coast. Our Child, Youth and Family Health service is child-centred and family-focused, supporting families through health promotion and education, health and developmental surveillance, early identification of family needs and risks, early intervention and coordinated care. Our teams work in partnership with parents and carers to build confidence, strengthen family relationships and support the health, development and emotional wellbeing of children and families. Care is delivered across a range of settings including family homes, community clinics, hospitals, schools and other community locations, as well as through telephone and telehealth services. With opportunities available in Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald and Yeppoon, you can build your career in the Central Queensland community that suits you.

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse – Child, Youth and Family Health, you'll bring advanced clinical expertise and autonomy to the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You'll undertake comprehensive family assessments, develop and coordinate care plans, provide health education and early intervention, and build therapeutic partnerships with children, parents and carers. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you'll support families with diverse and sometimes complex needs while promoting responsive parenting and positive outcomes for children. As a senior clinician, you'll also provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to nursing staff and contribute to education, quality improvement, clinical governance, research and evidence-based practice. The position may involve home visiting and travel between facilities and locations across Central Queensland.

About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about Child and Family Health and committed to delivering contemporary, evidence-based and family-focused care. You'll bring advanced clinical assessment, care planning, problem-solving and coordination skills, together with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. You're a confident clinical leader who can mentor others, communicate effectively with families and healthcare teams, and contribute positively to quality, safety and service improvement. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse is mandatory. A relevant postgraduate qualification, or evidence of enrolment, is highly desirable. Immunisation Practice Nurse and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant qualifications will also be highly regarded.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $139,931 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.

Applications close: Thursday, 17 September 2026