Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered/Clinical Nurse that has experience in acute or high-dependency care? CQ Health have an exciting, flexible opportunity, ready for the right candidate!
High Dependency Unit are seeking skilled Clinical Nurses to provide high quality expert patient-centred care, monitor critically ill patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
Advance your nursing career in a challenging and rewarding setting. Apply today and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
About us:
The High Dependency Unit is responsible for providing cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support, and invasive/non-invasive ventilation, including the monitoring of six external cardiac telemetry units from the medical/surgical ward. An Outpatient Clinic measurement service is included in the responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse, including cardiac stress tests, spirometry's, and a pacemaker clinic.
About the role:
- Deliver an advanced standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise including for patients with complex care needs.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision, clinical education, and up-skilling to Nurses to achieve a skilled capable workforce in line with professional workforce standards.
- Support cost effective workplace teaching and learning that promotes and fosters a culture of continuous learning and enquiry.
- Integrate nursing and advanced health care knowledge, skills, and ability by supporting an evidence-based learning environment and participating in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
- Participate in developing and undertaking quality initiatives clinical audits, and research.
About you:
- Current nursing qualification with a registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- While not mandatory, a relevant A relevant post-graduate qualification in critical care is well regarded. Ventilation competency is advantageous to the position. Where the applicant does not currently hold this qualification, a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 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.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au ( mailto:Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au )
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5661601
Applications close: Sunday, 5 October 2025
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