Clinical Nurse (Cognition)

Health; Rockhampton Regional; Híbrido; AUD 80.000 - 85.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Salary packaging options

Paternity/Maternity leave

Descripción de la vacante

Queensland Health in Rockhampton is seeking a Part-time Clinical Nurse (Cognition) to support CANAS across hospital, aged care and community settings. You will deliver person-centred dementia care, champion quality and safety initiatives, and provide education and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, with strong dementia/cognition expertise and a track record in leading care coordination.

Formación

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in developing and delivering education programs is highly desirable.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in aged care or gerontic nursing with dementia/cognition focus.
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, human rights and complex care practices.

Responsabilidades

• Champion quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Deliver person-centred care for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment.
• Provide education, advocacy and support to patients, families and carers.
• Provide clinical guidance to hospital, aged care and community teams.
• Develop individualised management plans that promote best-practice non-pharmacological dementia care.

Conocimientos

RN registration with AHPRA

Dementia/cognition care

Education program delivery

Clinical leadership

Descripción del empleo

# Clinical Nurse (Cognition)**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) RockhamptonIn Rockhampton's Cognition Service, you'll bring the expertise to patients across hospital, aged care and community settings, helping make sense of complex needs, guiding individualised care and giving families and healthcare teams the confidence to provide the right support. You know that caring for someone with dementia or delirium takes more than recognising symptoms - it takes patience, specialist knowledge and an understanding of the person behind the diagnosis. Be that person that understands.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Part-time || Occupational group | Health - Nursing || Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) || Workplace Location | Rockhampton region || Job ad reference | QLD/RK6K696547 || Closing date | 22-Nov-2026 || Salary Other | $57.76 - $61.85 p.h. || Job duration | 38 hours per fortnight || Contact person | Nosipho Mseleni || Contact details | [phone] Access the National Relay Service |## About us:Community Acute and Non-Acute Services (CANAS) brings hospital-level care closer to home, supporting patients across a wide range of clinical conditions and age groups. Through early intervention, hospital avoidance and support for timely discharge, the team helps patients recover, regain their independence and remain in their own homes wherever possible.## About the role:This role involves championing quality and patient safety initiatives, delivering person-centred care for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment, and providing education, advocacy and support to patients, families and carers. You will also provide clinical guidance to hospital, aged care and community healthcare teams, while working collaboratively to develop individualised management plans that promote best-practice, non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care.## About you:* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA; Experience in developing and delivering education programs is highly desirable.* Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in aged care or gerontic nursing, particularly evidence-based dementia and cognitive care.* Strong understanding of relevant clinical standards, human rights and complex care practices, with the ability to advocate for people living with cognitive impairment.* Demonstrated clinical leadership, problem-solving and care coordination skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.## What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $69,965 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.## 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 [e-mail]2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) **RK6K696547****Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026**#Rockhampton## Further informationWe 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.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* RK6K696547 - Clinical Nurse (Cognition) (PDF) Information for Applicants (PDF)