Emergency Department Flow Commander

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department in Rockhampton. You will coordinate patient flow, support timely admissions, transfers and discharges, and work with the ED team to keep patients moving safely in a fast-paced environment.

With current AHPRA registration and an annual practising certificate, you will lead with critical thinking, communicate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to building a positive

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and annual practising certificate.
• Experience in Emergency Department or fast-paced clinical settings preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to identify risks and contribute to safe patient flow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow through the ED, supporting admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Collaborate with the ED team, Nurse Manager, and external partners to maintain smooth operations.
• Apply critical thinking to navigate challenges and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide leadership to optimise resources and support safe, efficient patient flow.

Skills

ED flow management

Negotiation skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Job description

About us

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, dynamic team caring for both adults and children across Central Queensland. With 52 acute treatment areas, including resuscitation bays and Fast Track, plus a 12-bed Short Stay Unit and Transit Lounge, there's always something happening! We see around 130 patients every 24 hours, with everything from everyday emergencies to complex trauma and critically unwell patients. As a referral hospital for Central Queensland, we care for people from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver high-quality care when it matters most.

About the role

• Keep things moving. Coordinate patient flow through the ED, supporting timely admissions, transfers, discharges and transitions to other facilities or home.
• Be the connection point. Work closely with the PACH Nurse Manager, ED Shift Coordinator, medical and allied health teams, and internal and external partners to keep everyone connected and on the same page.
• Think fast. Lead confidently. Use advanced nursing knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges, identify risks and make safe, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Make flow work smarter. Provide clinical leadership, build strong networks and maximise resources such as the Transit Lounge to support safe, efficient and effective patient flow.

About you

• You're a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and an annual practising certificate. Emergency nursing experience is a bonus!
• Can think on your feet, understand the challenges of ED flow and find practical ways to keep patients moving safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with confidence, build strong relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, using negotiation and conflict-resolution skills when needed.
• Proactive, organised and passionate about improving patient flow, identifying opportunities for change and creating a positive practice environment guided by care, integrity, respect and commitment.

What we offer

• 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, 8 October 2026

#Rockhampton

Further information

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