Nurse Practitioner (Emergency)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Gladstone Hospital, part of the Queensland Government, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead clinical care in a busy Emergency Department.

You will assess, diagnose and treat Fast Track patients, prescribe medicines, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely care. AHPRA credentialing and NMBA endorsement are essential, with strong leadership and education interests welcomed.

Qualifications

• Qualified and credentialed as a Nurse Practitioner with NMBA endorsement.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making in emergency care.
• Experience in leadership, education, and service improvement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat Fast Track patients (categories 3-5) in ED.
• Prescribe and supply medications and coordinate care with the team.
• Lead and role-model clinical best practice in a busy emergency department.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

AHPRA-registered nurse

Education

Master's-level Nurse Practitioner qualification

NMBA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

About us:The Gladstone Emergency Department is a busy, 24-hour public emergency service caring for our local community when they need us most.We provide everything from initial treatment and definitive care to emergency resuscitation and stabilisation, supporting patients who need admission or transfer to a tertiary centre.Our team looks after a community of around 62,660 people, with approximately 35,000 patients presenting each year , and one in four are children. That means every day brings new challenges, plenty of teamwork and lots of opportunities to make a real difference!About the role:As a Nurse Practitioner at Gladstone Hospital, you'll bring your advanced clinical expertise, autonomy and leadership to a busy Emergency Department where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.You'll assess, diagnose and treat Fast Track patients (categories 3-5), using advanced clinical assessment skills to develop and adapt treatment plans, prescribe and supply medications, and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.Working closely with the medical and multidisciplinary teams, you'll be both a clinical leader and role model, sharing your expertise, supporting your colleagues and helping deliver safe, responsive and high-quality emergency care.About you:Qualified and credentialed. You're an AHPRA-registered nurse with a Master's-level Nurse Practitioner qualification and NMBA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.Emergency ready. You bring advanced clinical skills and confidence in coordinating care, making clinical decisions and managing patients within your specialty. Postgraduate Emergency Nursing qualifications are highly desirable.A team player. You communicate confidently, collaborate across disciplines and help deliver great outcomes for patients and the wider team.A future-focused leader. You're passionate about growing the Nurse Practitioner role, using evidence-based practice and contributing to education, research and service improvement.What we offer:Tota monthly remuneration value of up to $15,719 p.m. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible 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) GL6I693165Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October 2026#GladstoneThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.