We’re seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners for temporary backfill opportunities throughout 2027!
Opportunities may range from short- to medium-term placements and will be matched to your experience, scope of practice and credentialing — giving you the flexibility to make an impact, broaden your experience and support different teams across Gladstone Hospital.
You’ll be supported to work to your full scope, with 20% of rostered hours away from direct clinical care for advanced practice, service development, qualified responsibilities and improvement activities.
Applications will remain current for 12 months, so when opportunities arise, we can match your skills and experience to the right role.
Bring your expertise, embrace new challenges and make a difference across Gladstone Hospital in 2027!

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 8
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/GL6I693165
Closing date 07-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration January 2027 - December 2027
Contact person tamson Mcrae
Contact details (07) 4976 3290
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About us:

The Gladstone Emergency Department is a busy, 24-hour public emergency service caring for our local community when they need us most.

We provide everything from initial treatment and definitive care to emergency resuscitation and stabilisation, supporting patients who need admission or transfer to a tertiary centre.

Our team looks after a community of around 62,660 people, with approximately 35,000 patients presenting each year — and one in four are children. That means every day brings new challenges, plenty of teamwork and lots of opportunities to make a real difference!

About the role:

As a Nurse Practitioner at Gladstone Hospital, you'll bring your advanced clinical expertise, autonomy and leadership to a busy Emergency Department where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.

You'll assess, diagnose and treat Fast Track patients (categories 3–5), using advanced clinical assessment skills to develop and adapt treatment plans, prescribe and supply medications, and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.





Working closely with the medical and multidisciplinary teams, you'll be both a clinical leader and role model, sharing your expertise, supporting your colleagues and helping deliver safe, responsive and high-quality emergency care.

About you:

- Qualified and credentialed. You're an AHPRA-registered nurse with a Master's-level Nurse Practitioner qualification and NMBA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Emergency ready. You bring advanced clinical skills and confidence in coordinating care, making clinical decisions and managing patients within your specialty. Postgraduate Emergency Nursing qualifications are highly desirable.
- A team player. You communicate confidently, collaborate across disciplines and help deliver great outcomes for patients and the wider team.
- A future-focused leader. You're passionate about growing the Nurse Practitioner role, using evidence-based practice and contributing to education, research and service improvement.

What we offer:

Tota monthly remuneration value of up to $15,719 p.m. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 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.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.




- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance: * Contact
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6I693165

Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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