Nurse Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Central Highlands Regional, Australia Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full time
Nurse Practitioner (Community GERI RaSS)

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Nurse Practitioner (Community GERI RaSS)

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About us:

Rockhampton has 9 Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH's) and three RACH's on the Capricorn Coast. CQ Health has a total of 21 accredited RACH's and 7 Multipurpose Health Services within the catchment area. This includes both public and private RAC Homes. Non-accredited RACH's and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) residential facilities are not included in the scope of this service.

About the role:

The Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse appointed to the position with endorsements to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner works within current Commonwealth, State and District regulations in relation to expanded authorities in the Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) setting.

  • The Nurse Practitioner has 20% of their rostered hours allocated off-line from direct clinical duties to support them to work to their full scope of practice.
  • This role will work directly with provision of clinical expertise and under the Medical Governance of the GERI-RaSS Senior Medical Officer.
  • The role has an operational reporting line to the GERI/RaSS Nurse Unit Manager, GERI/RaSS Senior Medical Officer and a professional reporting line to the Nursing Director, Patient Flow.

About you:
  • Registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and possession of a current practicing certificate.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undergo the CQ Health Nursing and Midwifery and Health Practitioner Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice Sub Committee Nurse requirements for credentialing as a Nurse Practitioner according to the HHS policy.
  • While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in gerontology, palliative care or chronic disease management would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $85,155 is comprised of:
  • An hourly rate between $75.27 - $78.59 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:
  • Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
  • Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G650596

Applications close: Wednesday, 20 August 2025

#Rockhampton #CentralQueensland

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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