About us: Community Acute and Non-Acute Services (CANAS) brings hospital-level care closer to home, supporting patients across a wide range of clinical conditions and age groups.
Through early intervention, hospital avoidance and support for timely discharge, the team helps patients recover, regain their independence and remain in their own homes wherever possible.
About the role: This role involves championing quality and patient safety initiatives, delivering person-centred care for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment, and providing education, advocacy and support to patients, families and carers.
You will also provide clinical guidance to hospital, aged care and community healthcare teams, while working collaboratively to develop individualised management plans that promote best-practice, non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care.
About you: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA; Experience in developing and delivering education programs is highly desirable.
Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in aged care or gerontic nursing, particularly evidence-based dementia and cognitive care.




Strong understanding of relevant clinical standards, human rights and complex care practices, with the ability to advocate for people living with cognitive impairment.
Demonstrated clinical leadership, problem-solving and care coordination skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $69,965 p.a. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h. *****% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: Ongoing Career 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.

📌 Clinical Nurse (Cognition), Queensland Health (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton