About us

The Sub-Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation (SACCR) team provides interdisciplinary rehabilitative care to clients with a range of complex chronic diseases. These services also work to address unplanned medical admissions and support early discharge by enhancing the quality and availability of community based proactive collaborative care. This service uses the interdisciplinary client centred model as described in the SACCR service profile, with student placement and clinical education embedded in this core business.

About the role

- Provide expert clinical assessment and specialist nursing care for people living with chronic disease across Central Queensland.
- Lead advanced clinical practice, supporting evidence-based decision-making, clinical governance and service development.
- Empower patients through education and support to better manage their chronic health conditions and improve outcomes.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care.
- Support the future of nursing practice through research, education, mentoring and development of Nurse Practitioner Candidates.

About you:
- Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) qualification with at least three years of advanced clinical practice experience in Chronic Disease; Specialist experience in Respiratory and/or Chronic Wound Care.
- Current NMBA Nurse Practitioner endorsement, meeting the Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice (2021), with a CQHHS-endorsed scope of practice and no restrictions.
- Leadership and service improvement capability, using quality improvement, data analysis, problem-solving and innovation to strengthen services, drive best practice and respond to emerging healthcare needs.




- A robust commitment to education and evidence-based practice, supporting lifelong learning, mentoring others, undertaking research and using evidence to inform practice change.

What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $188,624 p.a. 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
- Nurse Practitioners will have 20% of their rostered hours allocated away from direct clinical duties
- 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 [email protected]
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693430

Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026 #Rockhampton 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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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Disease) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton