Registered Nurse (Theodore)

About us:

Theodore Multipurpose Health Service is a welcoming rural healthcare facility located 229km southwest of Rockhampton, nestled along the Leichhardt Highway between Castle Creek and the Dawson River. As part of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, this 10-bed service plays a vital role in supporting the local community by delivering a diverse range of care, including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, residential aged care and telehealth support.

Small in size but big in impact, Theodore MPHS provides an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team delivering essential healthcare where it matters most.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based and compassionate nursing care tailored to the individual needs of patients.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to support positive health outcomes.
• Apply strong clinical judgement through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to nursing staff and students while contributing to a supportive learning environment.

About you:

• Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency; Experience in Emergency Nursing and/or Rural Nursing with up-to-date Advanced Life Support and IV Cannulation would be advantageous.
• Ability to apply organisational policies, clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices while contributing to incident management and continuous improvement activities.
• Use current research, guidelines and best practice approaches to support improved patient outcomes and identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Proven leadership in coordinating care, supporting collaborative decision-making and building respectful, compassionate relationships with patients, families, carers and colleagues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $67,295 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Subsidised Accommodation
• Professional Development Leave and Allowance
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6G688838

Applications close: Monday, 24 August 2026

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