Clinical Nurse (Emergency Department)

Queensland Health; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Queensland Health Gladstone Emergency Department is seeking an experienced nurse leader to mentor peers and deliver high‑level care for complex cases. You will guide clinical practice, lead quality improvements and help build a confident, person‑centred team.

You’ll require current AHPRA registration, advanced assessment and critical thinking, plus a postgraduate qualification (or commitment to obtain one). Flexible hours, permanent and temporary roles, and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Hold current AHPRA nursing registration and bring advanced assessment, critical thinking and care coordination skills to support patients with complex needs.
• Inspire and support fellow nurses, lead by example and bring confidence, integrity and a strong commitment to high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams, using excellent communication, collaboration and conflict‑resolution skills to keep everyone working towards the best outcomes.
• Confidently assess, plan, deliver and evaluate complex nursing care while balancing competing priorities and keeping patients at the heart of every decision.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front! Deliver high‑level nursing care to patients with complex needs, using advanced clinical skills, critical thinking and sound judgement to respond when every second counts.
• Make quality care happen. Put your expertise to work improving patient outcomes, managing changing clinical situations and ensuring care meets professional standards, policies and best practice.
• Share your knowledge. Support, mentor and educate fellow nurses, build clinical confidence and help create a workplace where learning and development never stop.
• Be a driver of change. Get involved in clinical audits, research and quality improvement initiatives, helping turn evidence into action and lead better ways of delivering patient care.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Mentoring and coaching

Communication

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

AHPRA nursing registration

Postgraduate qualification (or progressing towards one)

Job description

Join a team where your advanced clinical skills, quick thinking and leadership can make a genuine difference to patients and families when they need it most. Mentor fellow nurses, shape clinical practice, drive quality improvements and help build a stronger, more confident team. With a diverse patient population and plans for a dedicated paediatric zone, there are plenty of opportunities to put your expertise to work. Choose your fit! With permanent and temporary positions and a range of hours on offer, there’s an opportunity to match your lifestyle and career goals. Bring your current AHPRA registration, clinical confidence and passion for person‑centred care. You’ll also need a relevant postgraduate qualification (or be ready to work towards one!). Love a challenge? Apply today to be part of Gladstone ED!

About us:

Fast‑paced, 24/7 and always ready to respond, the Gladstone Emergency Department is where urgent care meets teamwork. From initial treatment and resuscitation to stabilising seriously unwell patients, our team cares for people of all ages, with plans underway for a dedicated paediatric zone.

Serving around 62,660 residents across Gladstone, Mount Larcom, Miriam Vale and Calliope, we treat approximately 35,000 patients every year, with children making up around 25% of presentations. Every shift brings something different, and every patient matters!

About the role:

• Lead from the front! Deliver high‑level nursing care to patients with complex needs, using advanced clinical skills, critical thinking and sound judgement to respond when every second counts.
• Make quality care happen. Put your expertise to work improving patient outcomes, managing changing clinical situations and ensuring care meets professional standards, policies and best practice.
• Share your knowledge. Support, mentor and educate fellow nurses, build clinical confidence and help create a workplace where learning and development never stop.
• Be a driver of change. Get involved in clinical audits, research and quality improvement initiatives, helping turn evidence into action and lead better ways of delivering patient care.

About you:

• Hold current AHPRA nursing registration and bring advanced assessment, critical thinking and care coordination skills to support patients with complex needs. A relevant postgraduate qualification is expected, or a commitment to complete one within an agreed timeframe.
• Inspire and support fellow nurses, lead by example and bring confidence, integrity and a strong commitment to high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams, using excellent communication, collaboration and conflict‑resolution skills to keep everyone working towards the best outcomes.
• Confidently assess, plan, deliver and evaluate complex nursing care while balancing competing priorities and keeping patients at the heart of every decision.

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, 12 November 2026