About us:
Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. Our Emerald Hospital is a 32-bed facility, with two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across emergency, acute care, ambulatory care, perioperative services, maternity, infusion services, Hospital in the Home (HITH), child heath, mental health, community and primary care. There are three smaller Multipurpose Health Services (MPHS), located at Blackwater and Springsure and Woorabinda along with two Primary Care centres at Gemfields and Capella.
About the role:
A Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse (RN), who is accountable at an advanced level, for the coordination of clinical practice. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
The Clinical Nurse provides an early leadership role within the career pathway for nursing within Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) and is responsible for a specific patient population and can function in more complex situations while providing support and direction to the Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse (EN) and other non-registered nursing personnel. The CN follows defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe, practice and services and workplaces.
About you:
The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate is essential.
While not mandatory, Emergency Nursing experience, Triage and Advanced Life Support qualifications highly desirable.
* Desirable to have post-graduate qualifications in the clinical area of expertise.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $6,924 p.m. 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
* Adaptable 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:
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* Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5J664284
Applications close: Monday, 20 October 2025
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