Nurse Practitioner Candidate (Emergency Department)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; 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 – Rockhampton QLD is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Candidate for the Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department. You will build expert knowledge and clinical skills for autonomous NP practice within a 24/7 ED serving Central and Central West Queensland.

You'll work across the ED, gain mentorship, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement. On endorsement, you’ll help develop and expand NP-led Fast Track services for a broader patient

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered nurse currently enrolled in a Master of Nurse Practitioner program and working towards NP endorsement.
• 4+ years of advanced nursing practice at Clinical Nurse Specialist level or above in an ED setting.
• Postgraduate qualification in Emergency or Acute Care.

Responsibilities

• Work across the Emergency Department caring for patients with a wide range of presentations, acuity and complexity.
• Provide mentoring, supervision and professional support as you develop advanced clinical and leadership skills.
• Teach, lead, support research and quality improvement initiatives in the ED.
• Contribute to the expanding 7-day NP-led Fast Track service once endorsed.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Emergency department experience

Clinical leadership

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master of Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

The Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department is a 24/7 adult and paediatric ED and the major referral centre for Central and Central West Queensland.

With 14 acute treatment areas, 3 resuscitation bays, Fast Track and a 12-bed Short Stay Unit, there's plenty of variety and plenty of opportunity to make a difference. We see around 145 patients every day, from everyday emergencies to complex trauma and critically unwell patients.

As the region's major referral centre, we work closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and care for patients from diverse communities across Central Queensland.

Our team is backed by 24/7 Radiology and Pathology, as well as experienced medical and nursing staff

About us:

The Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department is a 24/7 adult and paediatric ED and the major referral centre for Central and Central West Queensland.

With 14 acute treatment areas, 3 resuscitation bays, Fast Track and a 12-bed Short Stay Unit, there's plenty of variety and plenty of opportunity to make a difference. We see around 145 patients every day, from everyday emergencies to complex trauma and critically unwell patients.

As the region's major referral centre, we work closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and care for patients from diverse communities across Central Queensland.

Our team is backed by 24/7 Radiology and Pathology, as well as experienced medical and nursing staff

About the role:

• Take your nursing career to the next level. As a Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you'll build the expert knowledge, clinical skills and confidence needed for autonomous Nurse Practitioner practice.
• Every shift brings something different. You'll work across the Emergency Department, caring for patients with a wide range of presentations, acuity and complexity.
• You won't do it alone. Enjoy structured mentorship, supervision and professional support as you develop your advanced clinical, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Help shape the future of emergency care. You'll teach, lead, support research and quality improvement, and once endorsed, contribute to the expanding 7-day NP-led Fast Track service.

About you:

• You're an AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse, currently enrolled in a Master of Nurse Practitioner program and working towards NP endorsement.
• You bring 4+ years of advanced nursing practice at Clinical Nurse Specialist level or above in a regional or tertiary ED, plus a relevant postgraduate qualification in Emergency or Acute Care.
• You build strong, culturally respectful relationships, communicate with confidence and compassion, and know how to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and tact.
• You're curious, innovative and action-oriented, with the confidence to make sound decisions, embrace change, support your team and turn great ideas into action.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 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: Sunday, 11 October 2026

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