Clinical Nurse (Cognition)

Central Queensland Hospital and Hlth Svc; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccination Program Support

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to champion quality and patient safety for CANAS, focusing on dementia and cognitive care. You will education, advocate and support patients, families and carers, while guiding hospital, aged care and community teams.

The role requires AHPRA registration, advanced gerontic nursing knowledge and strong leadership to develop person-centred care plans with evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an 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 care expertise.
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, human rights and complex care practices.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, problem-solving and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 and develop individualised management plans.

Skills

AHPRA registered nurse

Education program delivery

Dementia care expertise

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6K696547Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.