Nurse Practitioner Candidate (General Medicine)

Queensland Health; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 174,000; 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

Queensland Health’s Rockhampton Hospital General Medicine service invites registered nurses to advance toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement. This role offers mentorship, education and opportunities to influence practice through research and quality improvement, helping shape care delivery and patient outcomes.

As a key member of a 24/7 General Medicine team, you will build through complex decision-making, manage varied patient cases, support discharge planning and contribute to clinical

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA/AHPRA registration and studying an NMBA-approved Master of Nurse Practitioner leading to endorsement.
• Hold postgraduate qualifications at AQF Level 8 with strong clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based care, quality improvement, research and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to lifelong learning and advancing autonomous Nurse Practitioner practice.

Responsibilities

• Build expert knowledge, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies while working towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement in General Medicine.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with varying levels of complexity using evidence-based practice and sound clinical judgement.
• Work across General Medicine to optimise care, support discharge planning and facilitate safe transitions.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and education, role modelling high standards of care and supporting colleagues.
• Contribute to research, audit, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

NMBA/AHPRA registration

Master of Nurse Practitioner (NMBA-approved)

AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Ready to take your advanced nursing practice further? This is your opportunity to build towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement within a complex General Medicine service at Rockhampton Hospital.
With mentorship, education and opportunities to influence practice through research and quality improvement, you’ll help shape how care is delivered across General Medicine while progressing towards NP endorsement.
If you’re ready for a role that will stretch your clinical thinking and open the door to what’s next, we want to hear from you.

About us:

General Medicine at Rockhampton Hospital provides 24/7 care for a diverse and complex mix of acute and chronic medical conditions, serving as a major referral service for Central Queensland and the Central West. The 32-bed Medical Ward manages everything from stroke and high-dependency care, including non-invasive ventilation and telemetry, to infectious diseases, renal conditions, delirium and alcohol and drug detoxification. Care extends across the hospital, including MAPU, Emergency, Cardiac Ward and Medical Level 1, supported by a broad multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians and allied health professionals.

About the role:

• Build expert knowledge, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies while working towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement in General Medicine.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with varying levels of complexity, using evidence-based practice and sound clinical judgement.
• Work across General Medicine to optimise care, support discharge planning and facilitate safe transitions.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and education, role model high standards of care and support the development of colleagues across the healthcare team.
• Contribute to research, audit, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness and service delivery.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with current NMBA/AHPRA registration and be studying an NMBA-approved Master of Nurse Practitioner that leads to endorsement.
• Hold postgraduate clinical qualifications at AQF Level 8 and demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, judgement, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Drive better practice through evidence-based care, quality improvement, research, innovation and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to growth, including developing advanced clinical skills, supporting others through lifelong learning and progressing towards autonomous Nurse Practitioner practice.

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, 25 October 2026

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