About us:

Woorabinda is a vibrant indigenous community located in Central Queensland, approx. Our town is 200kms to the stunning beaches of Yeppoon and neighbouring to the beautiful countryside of Blackdown Tablelands. It is a community rich in indigenous culture and community spirit. With stunning natural surroundings, robust community connections, and the chance to make a genuine difference in people's lives, Woorabinda provides a rewarding personal and professional experience unlike anywhere else. Come with respect, patience and a willingness to learn. Life is simpler here and please be known there is no big shopping centres or restaurants, and it is a no alcohol community, but you do get a lifestyle that is very different from the city.

About the role:

- Provide diverse clinical care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and residential aged care at Woorabinda Hospital.
- Lead and coordinate nursing staff, including ENs and AINs, with opportunities to take on Shift Coordinator responsibilities.
- Use strong clinical judgement and leadership to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, manage complex situations and provide on-call clinical support.
- Grow your rural and remote nursing expertise through professional development, education, quality improvement and opportunities to build confidence across a broad clinical scope.

About you:

- Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration and annual practising certificate are mandatory.
- You bring clinical knowledge and adaptable skills suited for rural and remote nursing practice within an Indigenous community.
- Commitment to professional growth,



including developing your own skills, supporting others and taking responsibility for a clinical portfolio.
- Great communication and teamwork, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, staff and the wider healthcare team, while contributing to quality activities and audits.

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.
- An hourly rate between $55.34 - $70.99 p.h. (Including 25% casual loading)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Accommodation may be provided
- Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP), Annual Isolation Bonus
- Professional Development Allowance and Development
- Utilising a full range of clinical skills in the rural context
- 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:

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Registered Nurse (Woorabinda) (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton Regional