Registered Nurse

Bidgerdii Community Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

12% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Job summary

Bidgerdii Community Health Service in Rockhampton, QLD seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality, culturally safe healthcare. You will provide holistic patient-centered care, support chronic disease management, and contribute to health education within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Enjoy working hours Monday to Friday, with a focus on preventative care and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and 3+ years of clinical experience in primary healthcare or chronic disease management.
• Immuniser certification compliant with Queensland legislation.
• Hands-on clinical skills: ECGs, wound care, pathology collections, venepuncture and vaccinations.
• Commitment to preventative health, health education and reducing chronic disease burden in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead preventative health screenings and health promotion activities.
• Deliver culturally safe care within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Skills

ECG

Wound care

Pathology collections

Venepuncture

Vaccinations

Preventative health education

Cultural safety

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Bidgerdii Community Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who values deliveringquality patient care as part ofourmultidisciplinary team in Rockhampton. Whether you’re looking to make a career or lifestyle change, to a role that will enable you to truly live that work/life balance you’ve been seeking, this may be the move for you.A role that will allow you tofocus on delivering high-quality, culturally safe healthcare that truly makes a difference. Working within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organization, you'll provide holistic, patient-centered care supported by experienced GP's, Aboriginal Health Workers, allied health professionals, and strong clinical leadership.

About Us:

Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years and our vision is for Healthy and Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children, families and communities; self-determining, culturally strong, and thriving in their own way. Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary healthcare and wellbeing services, collaborates with partner agencies for integrated continuity of care and advocates for health policy and health system reform.

Our services include:

• Social and emotional wellbeing and counselling services
• Chronic disease management and preventative health screening
• Children and family health and early childhood education services

Lead the Way in Indigenous Health!

Are you ready for a Deadly career shift that truly makes an impact? As we continue to strengthen our community in Rockhampton, we are on the lookout for a Registered Nurse to join our team! This isn’t just a nursing job - it’s a chance to connect with community, provide preventative care, and deliver health education that changes lives.

Why Work With Us?

• Tired of your current Nursing routine? Whether you’re in hospitals, aged care, or community health, we offer a change! Work Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM—no weekends or nights.
• Fun, Engaging Environment: We host regular health promotion days, bringing a fun, connected atmosphere to healthcare and strengthening ties with our community.
• Happy Staff, Happy Community: We value our staff and foster a positive, supportive workplace—because we believe happy staff create better health outcomes for the community.

Is This You?

• Enjoy Hands-On Care: From ECGs to pathology, you love hands-on work and excel at chronic disease management and care plans.
• Believe in Education: You see preventative health as key and lead screenings and health promotion activities that reduce preventable diseases.
• Care About Community: You’ll be an important part of the Health team for the Rockhampton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, making real impacts with culturally safe care.

What’s In It for You?

• Work-Life Balance: No weekends or nights—just meaningful work during clinic hours.
• Real Impact: You’ll see the difference you make in preventative health, and your proactive approach to contributing to Chronic Disease Management.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, 12% superannuation, and 17.5% leave loading.

What We Need from You:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and 3+ years of clinical experience (preferably in primary healthcare or chronic disease management).
• Nurse Immuniser certified, compliant with Queensland legislation
• Hands-on clinical skills: Comfortable with ECGs, wound care, pathology collections, venepuncture, and vaccinations.
• A passion for improving health outcomes through preventative health initiatives, with an interest in areas such as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), sexual health, cancer screening and chronic disease management to reduce disease within the community.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practices, ensuring culturally safe care.
• Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with your team and the community, working in a collaborative environment.