Job Description

Multiple positions available! Join us as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate and spend 24 months building the skills, knowledge and confidence to work towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
n You'll work across the Emergency Department, caring for patients with everything from the straightforward to the seriously complex — while developing advanced assessment, decision-making and autonomous practice skills.
n Be supported every step of the way with mentorship, supervision and professional development, plus plenty of opportunities to lead, teach, improve care and get involved in research and quality improvement.
n And the exciting part? Once endorsed, you'll be part of our growing Emergency NP service, including a 7-day-a-week NP-led fast-track service.
n Ready to take your emergency nursing career to the next level? We'd love to hear from you.

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About us:

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The Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department is a 24/7 adult and paediatric ED and the major referral centre for Central and Central West Queensland.

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With 14 acute treatment areas, 3 resuscitation bays, Fast Track and a 12-bed Short Stay Unit, there's plenty of variety and plenty of opportunity to make a difference. We see around 145 patients every day, from everyday emergencies to complex trauma and critically unwell patients.

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As the region's major referral centre, we work closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and care for patients from diverse communities across Central Queensland.

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Our team is backed by 24/7 Radiology and Pathology, as well as experienced medical and nursing staff

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About the role:

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- Take your nursing career to the next level. As a Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you'll build the expert knowledge, clinical skills and confidence needed for autonomous Nurse Practitioner practice.
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- Every shift brings something different. You'll work across the Emergency Department,



caring for patients with a wide range of presentations, acuity and complexity.
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- You won't do it alone. Enjoy structured mentorship, supervision and professional support as you develop your advanced clinical, leadership and decision-making skills.
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- Help shape the future of emergency care. You'll teach, lead, support research and quality improvement, and once endorsed, contribute to the expanding 7-day NP-led Fast Track service.
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About you:

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- You're an AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse, currently enrolled in a Master of Nurse Practitioner program and working towards NP endorsement.
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- You bring 4+ years of advanced nursing practice at Clinical Nurse Specialist level or above in a regional or tertiary ED, plus a relevant postgraduate qualification in Emergency or Acute Care.
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- You build solid, culturally respectful relationships, communicate with confidence and compassion, and know how to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and tact.
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- You're curious, innovative and action-oriented, with the confidence to make sound decisions, embrace change, support your team and turn great ideas into action.
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What we offer:

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Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:

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- An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.
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- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits:

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- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
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- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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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.

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Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026

📌 Nurse Practitioner Candidate (Emergency Department) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Rockhampton