*About us:

Rockhampton Hospital's Specialist Outpatients Department is a busy, dynamic team delivering care across nine major specialties, from Cardiology and General Surgery to Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and more! With visiting specialists, dedicated clinics and Telehealth services, we help connect patients with the right care at the right time.

We work hand in hand with teams across the hospital, community services and health facilities throughout Central Queensland and beyond, all with one shared goal: helping people access quality specialist care closer to home. It's teamwork, collaboration and patient-centred care at its best!

About the role

Ready to step up and lead? As a Clinical Nurse, you'll bring your expertise to the forefront by coordinating clinical practice, supporting nursing and medical teams, and championing safe, high-quality patient care. Working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, you'll take the lead in clinical practice, education and portfolio management, helping your team thrive and delivering the best possible outcomes for patients.

About you

Qualified and ready to lead: Hold current AHPRA registration and a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma or be ready to complete the qualification within an agreed timeframe.

A confident clinical leader: Bring integrity, initiative and a passion for supporting your team while championing professional nursing practice and high-quality patient care.

A skilled problem-solver: Use your advanced clinical judgement to assess, plan,



deliver and evaluate person-centred care in a complex clinical environment.

A natural collaborator: Build strong relationships, communicate with confidence and work effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.

What we offer

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $9,205 p.m. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 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 [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J695354

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Specialist Outpatients Department) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton