Student in Nursing (Day Surgery)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

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 invites applications for an Undergraduate Student in Nursing within the Day Surgery Services. You’ll work alongside experienced Registered Nurses, gaining hands-on experience while delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

You’ll build confidence, develop clinical skills, take delegated responsibilities and join a supportive team. This is a learning-focused role guiding your path to becoming an excellent nurse.

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking the second semester of your second year (or equivalent) of an NMBA-approved pre-registration nursing or midwifery program.
• A commitment to safe, compassionate, person-centred care, using evidence-based practices and working with your RN to achieve great patient outcomes.
• A positive, respectful and collaborative approach, with a willingness to listen, learn, take guidance and contribute to our busy Day Surgery team.

Skills

Nursing student

Pre-registration nursing

Teamwork

Education

NMBA-approved program

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Day Surgery Services brings together a dedicated team of healthcare professionals across the Day Surgery Unit (DSU), Gastroenterology (GE) rooms, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Acute Pain Service (APS).

Working together as one integrated team, we care for both elective and emergency patients, making every step of their surgical journey as smooth, safe and positive as possible. From preparation and procedures through to recovery and pain management, we are passionate about delivering exceptional, compassionate and high-quality perioperative care when it matters most.

About us

Day Surgery Services brings together a dedicated team of healthcare professionals across the Day Surgery Unit (DSU), Gastroenterology (GE) rooms, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Acute Pain Service (APS).

Working together as one integrated team, we care for both elective and emergency patients, making every step of their surgical journey as smooth, safe and positive as possible. From preparation and procedures through to recovery and pain management, we are passionate about delivering exceptional, compassionate and high-quality perioperative care when it matters most.

About the role

Ready to take your nursing skills from the classroom to the clinic? As an Undergraduate Student in Nursing with Day Surgery Services, you'll work alongside experienced Registered Nurses, gaining hands‑on experience while helping deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

You’ll have the opportunity to build confidence, develop your clinical skills, take on delegated responsibilities and become part of a supportive team. It’s all about learning, growing and taking the next step towards becoming an amazing nurse!

About you

• The right experience: Currently undertaking the second semester of your second year (or equivalent) of an NMBA-approved pre-registration nursing or midwifery program.
• Passion for patient care: A commitment to safe, compassionate, person-centred care, using evidence-based practices and working with your RN to achieve great patient outcomes.
• Team-player attitude: A positive, respectful and collaborative approach, with a willingness to listen, learn, take guidance and contribute to our busy Day Surgery team.
• Desire to grow: Enthusiasm for developing your clinical skills, embracing feedback, reflecting on your practice and finding ways to make our service even better.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $43,365 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.94 - $36.42 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: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

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