Clinical Nurse (Blackwater)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Accommodation provided

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Private Health Insurance discount

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Blackwater QLD is seeking a Registered Nurse for Blackwater Multi-Purpose Health Service in a rural setting. Coordinate clinical practice and support the nursing and medical team to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

Mandatory: Current AHPRA registration, Emergency Nursing experience and Advanced Life Support. The role offers remuneration up to $139,931 p.a. and accommodations plus professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is mandatory.
• Emergency Nursing experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical practice and support nursing and medical staff to deliver safe, patient-centred care.
• Promote best practice, participate in audits and incident management, and contribute to policies and standards.
• Provide clinical supervision, education, mentoring and professional development for nurses, graduates and students.
• Apply advanced clinical, problem-solving and coordination skills, reflecting evidence, legislation and standards.
• Lead the service, supporting workforce, resource and operational management with a collaborative team culture.

Skills

RN Registration

AHPRA Registered

Emergency Nursing

Advanced Life Support

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Blackwater QLD

Blackwater Multi-Purpose Health Service is a busy 16-bed rural facility located 200km west of the Queensland coastline, providing essential care close to home for the local community. With acute inpatient, accident and emergency, pharmacy, outpatient and urgent radiology services, you'll be part of a team delivering a broad mix of care where your contribution is visible and valued.

The service also brings care beyond the hospital walls, with community clinics supporting antenatal, child and women's health, diabetes, immunisation and dietetics, alongside visiting allied health and adult and youth mental health services. With aged care also integrated on site, Blackwater offers the opportunity to build broad rural experience while forming genuine connections with the community you serve.

About us

Blackwater Multi-Purpose Health Service is a busy 16-bed rural facility located 200km west of the Queensland coastline, providing essential care close to home for the local community. With acute inpatient, accident and emergency, pharmacy, outpatient and urgent radiology services, you'll be part of a team delivering a broad mix of care where your contribution is visible and valued.

The service also brings care beyond the hospital walls, with community clinics supporting antenatal, child and women's health, diabetes, immunisation and dietetics, alongside visiting allied health and adult and youth mental health services. With aged care also integrated on site, Blackwater offers the opportunity to build broad rural experience while forming genuine connections with the community you serve.

About the role

• Coordinate clinical practice and support nursing and medical staff to deliver safe, competent, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
• Promote best practice, participate in audits and incident management, and contribute to developing and reviewing clinical policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide clinical supervision, education, mentoring and professional development for nurses, graduates and students, helping build a capable and supportive team.
• Apply advanced clinical, problem-solving and coordination skills, providing specialist nursing knowledge and ensuring practice reflects current evidence, legislation and professional standards.
• Help lead the service, supporting workforce, resource and operational management while fostering collaboration, communication, learning and a positive team culture.

About you

• Mandatory: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Emergency Nursing experience, Advanced Life Support and recent experience in an acute setting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, risk management and delivering safe, high-quality care.
• Strong contemporary nursing knowledge with advanced clinical and problem-solving skills in a patient-focused environment.
• Ability to lead within a multidisciplinary team and use effective education strategies to build staff capability and support evidence-based practice.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and sensitively with staff, patients and the wider community.

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
• Professional Development Leave
• 12 months accommodation (conditions apply)
• 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, 15 October 2026