Emergency Dept Nurse Lead — Advanced Care & Mentorship

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness passport

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a senior nurse for the Gladstone Emergency Department, delivering high-level care to complex patients and guiding a multidisciplinary team. Your role includes education, clinical audits, and leading quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

You will hold AHPRA registration, bring advanced assessment and care coordination abilities, and pursue postgraduate qualifications if needed, supporting a dynamic, 24/7 urgent-care environment.

Qualifications

• Hold current AHPRA nursing registration.
• Advanced assessment and care coordination skills.
• Postgraduate qualification or plan to complete within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level nursing care to patients with complex needs.
• Lead clinical audits, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and educate fellow nurses to build clinical confidence.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate nursing qualification

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a senior nurse for the Gladstone Emergency Department, delivering high-level care to complex patients and guiding a multidisciplinary team. Your role includes education, clinical audits, and leading quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

You will hold AHPRA registration, bring advanced assessment and care coordination abilities, and pursue postgraduate qualifications if needed, supporting a dynamic, 24/7 urgent-care environment.