Registered Nurse (Emergency)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Gladstone Emergency Department at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is recruiting a Registered Nurse to provide 24/7 emergency care to inpatients and outpatients. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care, respond to changing conditions, and support patient families with education and care coordination.

Join a multidisciplinary team, comply with NMBA standards and nursing legislation, and access flexible work-life balance, professional development,

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation and NMBA standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and relationship-building with patients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for inpatients and outpatients, responding effectively to changes in patient condition.
• Work within professional standards, legislation and scope of practice, exercising clinical judgement, autonomy and accountability for care and delegated activities.
• Provide education to patients, families and colleagues while supporting a positive learning environment and incorporating current research into clinical practice.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to care planning and improved patient outcomes, and undertake team or shift coordination as required.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment & planning

Nursing legislation & NMBA standards

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD

The Gladstone Emergency Department operates 24/7, providing emergency assessment, treatment, resuscitation and stabilisation for patients of all ages, with transfer to tertiary centres or admission to Gladstone Hospital when required.

Serving approximately 62,660 residents across the region, the department treats around 35,000 patients annually, including 25% paediatric presentations. A dedicated paediatric zone is also planned, further strengthening its capacity to care for children and families.

About us:

The Gladstone Emergency Department operates 24/7, providing emergency assessment, treatment, resuscitation and stabilisation for patients of all ages, with transfer to tertiary centres or admission to Gladstone Hospital when required.

Serving approximately 62,660 residents across the region, the department treats around 35,000 patients annually, including 25% paediatric presentations. A dedicated paediatric zone is also planned, further strengthening its capacity to care for children and families.

About the role:

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for inpatients and outpatients, responding effectively to changes in patient condition.
• Work within professional standards, legislation and scope of practice, exercising clinical judgement, autonomy and accountability for care and delegated activities.
• Provide education to patients, families and colleagues while supporting a positive learning environment and incorporating current research into clinical practice.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to care planning and improved patient outcomes, and undertake team or shift coordination as required.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, evidence-based, person-centred nursing care, using critical thinking and sound clinical judgement.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation, professional responsibilities and NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills when working with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.79 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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