Nurse Practitioner (NLWIC)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 160,000; 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 an endorsed Nurse Practitioner to deliver free, same-day assessment and treatment for adults and children with minor illnesses in a walk-in clinic setting.

You will provide autonomous, evidence-based care, lead service planning and collaborate with local primary care and hospital teams to support community needs without replacing GP or ED care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with NMBA/AHPRA endorsement.
• Advanced assessment, diagnostic and clinical management capabilities.
• Ability to provide autonomous, patient-centred care in a walk-in clinic.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, quality improvement and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver free, same-day assessment, treatment and advice for adults and children over two with minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centred care including early intervention and referral to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Improve access to community healthcare through extended hours and a walk-in service.
• Collaborate with local primary care providers and Gladstone Hospital services without replacing GP or emergency care.
• Practise autonomously as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical skills.

Skills

NP registration

Autonomous practice

Urgent care

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner NMBA

Advanced clinical skills

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

The Gladstone Nurse Led Walk-in Clinic makes accessing the right care easier, offering free assessment, treatment and advice for adults and children over two with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

With a focus on trauma-informed, women-centred care, the service aims to improve long-term health outcomes, strengthen access to community-based healthcare and ease pressure on local hospitals.

About us:

The Gladstone Nurse Led Walk-in Clinic makes accessing the right care easier, offering free assessment, treatment and advice for adults and children over two with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

With a focus on trauma-informed, women-centred care, the service aims to improve long-term health outcomes, strengthen access to community-based healthcare and ease pressure on local hospitals.

About the role:

• Deliver free, same-day assessment, treatment and advice for adults and children over two with minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Provide person-centred, evidence-based care, including early intervention, treatment and referral to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Improve access to community healthcare through a walk-in service with extended hours, helping patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
• Work collaboratively with local primary care providers and existing Gladstone Hospital services to support community needs without replacing GP or emergency care.
• Practise autonomously as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner, using advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, manage and evaluate care.

About you:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the NMBA via AHPRA, with advanced assessment, diagnostic and clinical management skills to deliver autonomous, patient-centred care.
• Expertise in urgent, same-day healthcare, providing evidence-based nursing interventions for minor injuries and illnesses within a community setting.
• Clinical leadership in service planning, quality improvement, research and evaluation to enhance patient outcomes and support best practice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and community healthcare providers.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $7,859 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 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:

Thursday, 29 October 2026

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