Clinical Nurse - HDU

Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the High Dependency Unit to deliver advanced care to high-dependency patients and provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, support education and development, and participate in quality improvement, audits and research. There may be roles as Clinical Coordinator and MET call responder when rostered.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.
• Postgraduate qualification in critical care is highly regarded.
• Ventilation competency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to high-dependency patients within the HDU.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and supervise junior staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical audits and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Advanced nursing care

Clinical leadership

Ventilation competency

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Critical care postgraduate qualification

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD

Gladstone Hospital's High Dependency Unit (HDU) is a four-bed unit providing acute nursing care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and intervention. Operating within a Level 3 Clinical Services Capability Framework, the HDU supports patients until they are stabilised for stepdown to a general ward or prepared for transfer to a tertiary facility. The unit provides cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support and invasive and non-invasive ventilation, alongside external cardiac telemetry monitoring. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll join a team committed to delivering safe, responsive and high-quality care to the Gladstone community

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse within the High Dependency Unit, you will provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex and high-dependency needs while taking an active leadership role within the team. You'll use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, provide clinical supervision and education, and support the development of a skilled and capable nursing workforce. You'll also contribute to quality improvement, clinical audits, research and evidence-based practice, and may work as Clinical Coordinator and MET call responder when rostered.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on critical care nursing with clinical leadership, education and continuous improvement.

About you

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident working in complex clinical environments and ready to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. You'll bring advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving skills, strong communication and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, patients and families. You'll demonstrate a commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement. Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is mandatory. A relevant postgraduate qualification in critical care is highly regarded, and ventilation competency is advantageous.

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: Tuesday, 22 September 2026