Enrolled Nurse (Woorabinda)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation can be provided

Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP)

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to deliver person-centred nursing care for community and residential aged care clients in a rural setting. You will support inpatient and emergency care, implementing delegated care plans under supervision and contributing to patient assessments.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration and practising certificate. A passion for learning, strong communication and culturally respectful care are essential for this role in the

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA and a current practising certificate.
• Commitment to person-centred care, contributing to nursing assessments and care planning within your scope of practice.
• Willingness for ongoing professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care to community and residential aged care clients, supporting inpatient and emergency care in a rural setting.
• Implement delegated nursing care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife; contribute to patient assessments and progress evaluations.
• Provide safe, evidence-based care in line with nursing standards, aged care quality requirements, legislation and workplace safety procedures.
• Build therapeutic relationships through effective communication, teamwork and respect for patient rights, seeking guidance when needed and taking accountability for practice.

Skills

Enrolled Nurse

AHPRA

Nursing care

Education

Enrolled Nurse registration with AHPRA

Job description

About us:Be part of a health service at the heart of the Woorabinda community, on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja Aboriginal people. Located 175 km south-west of Rockhampton, Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service delivers essential, culturally responsive healthcare to local residents and surrounding rural communities.Working alongside a close-knit team of 63 staff, you'll contribute to a diverse range of services, from 24-hour emergency care and inpatient services to residential aged care, renal dialysis, maternal and child health, chronic disease management and community mental health support. With services spanning hospital, community and outreach care, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections and support better health outcomes across the community.Find out more > Homepage - Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire CouncilAbout the role:Deliver person-centred nursing care to community and residential aged care clients, supporting inpatient and emergency care in a rural and remote setting.Implement delegated nursing care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife, contributing to patient assessments and progress evaluations.Provide safe, evidence-based care in line with nursing standards, aged care quality requirements, legislation and workplace safety procedures.Apply aged care and rural and remote nursing knowledge and skills to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the Woorabinda community.Build therapeutic relationships through effective communication, teamwork and respect for patient rights, seeking guidance when needed and taking accountability for your practice.About you:Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA and a current practising certificate; Relevant clinical skills and knowledge in aged care and rural and remote nursing is highly regarded.A commitment to person-centred care, contributing to nursing assessments and care planning within your scope of practice.A passion for learning and growth, taking an active role in your own professional development.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, working respectfully with patients, families, visitors, colleagues and partner services to support safe, coordinated and culturally respectful care.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $84,285 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $38.11 - $40.45 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesAccommodation can be providedRural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), Annual Isolation BonusProfessional Development entitlementsFlexible 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) CH6J694771Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026#Woorabinda #Central HighlandsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.