Registered Nurse – Gladstone & Surrounds

Gladstone Community Linking Agency; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing training

Inclusive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gladstone Community Linking Agency is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a casual position in Gladstone and surrounding areas. You will provide high-quality clinical care, conduct assessments, and support customers with a range of health needs.

Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications, a current AHPRA registration, and a commitment to person-centred care. Join GCLA to make a difference in our community!

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience.
• Able to communicate effectively with teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Provide person-centred nursing care.
• Monitor customer health and respond to clinical changes.
• Develop and implement health and clinical support plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Support infection prevention practices.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Care planning

Decision-making

Independence

Collaboration

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Current registration with AHPRA

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse – Gladstone & Surrounds

Gladstone Community Linking Agency – Gladstone QLD

Registered Nurse – Gladstone & Surrounds
Casual | Gladstone & Surrounding Areas

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and making a genuine difference in people's lives?

Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in Gladstone and surrounding areas.

This role provides clinical nursing support across GCLA services, supporting customers with a range of health, aged care and disability-related needs to live safely, independently and with dignity.

About GCLA

At GCLA, we’re more than a not-for-profit—we’re a community organisation committed to empowering people to live the life they choose.

Since 1977, we’ve supported people across Central Queensland through disability services, aged care, allied health and community programs. Our purpose is to go Beyond Ordinary by delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence, dignity and inclusion.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical care, assessment and oversight while working collaboratively with customers, families, support teams and other health professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and developing individualised care plans
• Providing person-centred nursing care to customers with a range of clinical and complex support needs
• Monitoring customer health and responding appropriately to changes in clinical needs
• Supporting customers with complex health conditions, cognitive impairment, disability and age-related care needs
• Providing clinical support in areas such as medication management, wound care, continence, dementia, palliative care and pain management
• Developing, reviewing and implementing individualised health and clinical support plans
• Providing clinical guidance and oversight Support Workers, where required
• Working collaboratively with customers, families, medical practitioners, allied health professionals and other members of the care team
• Maintaining accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation and care records
• Promoting dignity, choice, independence and quality of life
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices
• Providing education, guidance and training to staff regarding customer health needs, clinical procedures and care plans
• Supporting safe clinical practice and compliance with relevant professional, legislative and organisational requirements

Working Hours

This is a casual position based in Gladstone, with travel throughout Gladstone and surrounding areas as required.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate flexibility and reliability to meet the clinical needs of our customers and services.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who demonstrates sound clinical judgement and is committed to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care.

You will be confident working both independently and collaboratively and have the ability to communicate effectively with customers, families, employees and other health professionals.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Relevant nursing qualifications
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or ability to obtain
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check), or ability to obtainCurrent Australian Driver Licence
• Reliable, comprehensively insured motor vehicle
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Gladstone and surrounding areas
• Previous experience in Aged Care and/or Disability Services
• Experience supporting people with complex health and clinical needs
• Experience in community-based nursing
• Experience with medication management, wound care, continence, dementia and palliative care
• Experience providing clinical guidance, education or training to support staff

Why Join GCLA?

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people in our community

For further information, contact the GCLA Recruitment Team on (07) 4972 8*** or email *********@gcla.com.au.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. GCLA reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

GCLA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.