Enrolled Nurse (Woorabinda)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Ongoing professional development

Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP)

Annual isolation bonus

Professional development entitlements

Flexible work-life balance

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to deliver person-centred care across community and residential aged care, including inpatient and emergency settings within a rural, remote context.

You will implement delegated care plans under supervision, contribute to patient assessments, and uphold safety and quality standards while building respectful therapeutic relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA and a current practising certificate.
• Experience in aged care and rural/remote nursing is highly regarded.
• Commitment to person-centred care and patient-focused assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care to community and residential aged care clients, including inpatient and emergency care.
• Implement delegated nursing care plans under supervision and contribute to assessments.
• Provide safe, evidence-based care in line with standards, legislation and workplace safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the team to support safe, coordinated care and respect patient rights.

Skills

Enrolled Nurse registration with AHPRA

Rural and remote nursing knowledge

Teamwork and communication

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 Council

About 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 contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Accommodation can be provided
• Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), Annual Isolation Bonus
• Professional Development entitlements
• 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, 3 November 2026

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Further information

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