Nurse Practitioner (General Medicine)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 189.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ongoing professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Generous salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Queensland Government is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for General Medicine at Rockhampton Hospital. You will provide advanced, autonomous, person-centred care across a 32-bed ward, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing management.

You will lead clinical improvement, mentor the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to audits, research and quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care transitions.

Formación

• Master's in nursing (Nurse Practitioner) with NMBA/AHPRA endorsement.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in General Medicine.
• Experience in continuous quality improvement and leading innovation.
• Advanced communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced, person-centred care across General Medicine.
• Practise autonomously as a Nurse Practitioner within scope of practice.
• Coordinate complex patient care across the General Medicine journey.
• Lead clinical improvement through audits, data analysis, and evidence-based practice improvements.
• Educate and build capability across the multidisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Evidence-based practice

Educación

Master's in nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Endorsement as Nurse Practitioner (NMBA/AHPRA)

Descripción del empleo

About us:General Medicine at Rockhampton Hospital provides 24/7 care for a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions, serving as a major referral centre for Central Queensland and the Central West. The service manages complex presentations including stroke and transient ischaemic attack, high-dependency care and non-invasive ventilation, telemetry, delirium, infectious and renal conditions, ICU/CCU step-down care, and alcohol and drug detoxification.The 32-bed Medical Ward includes negative-pressure, single and double rooms, with care delivered through a strong multidisciplinary team spanning nursing, medicine, allied health and specialist support. Care also extends across Medical Level 1, MAPU, ED, Emergency Short Stay and Cardiac Ward, giving clinicians exposure to a broad and varied patient mix.About the role:Provide advanced, person-centred care across General Medicine, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing patient management.Practise autonomously as a Nurse Practitioner, using advanced clinical judgement and evidence-based practice within the approved scope of practice.Coordinate complex patient care across the General Medicine journey, including clinical optimisation, discharge planning and safe transitions of care.Lead clinical improvement and innovation through research, audits, data analysis, quality initiatives and evidence-based practice improvements.Lead, educate and build capability across the multidisciplinary team through clinical leadership, mentorship, professional development and knowledge sharing.About you:Master's in nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with NMBA and AHPRA.Minimum 5 years' clinical experience, with advanced and expanded clinical knowledge and skills in General Medicine nursing.Demonstrated ability to provide and coordinate comprehensive, contemporary, person-centred care, including in stable, unpredictable and complex situations.Demonstrated experience in continuous quality improvement, research, evidence-based practice and leading innovation to improve patient and service outcomes.Advanced interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage and motivate patients and teams, develop self and others, practise reflectively and work with integrity toward patient, unit and organisational goals.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $188,624 p.a. 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) RK6J694405Applications close: Wednesday, 21 October 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.