Registered Nurse (Paediatric)

About us:

Our paediatric service cares for and treats children for a wide range of conditions, from newborns up to the age of 16 years. We offer a family friendly, safe and supportive environment for children and their families. 

We have a dedicated team of health professionals including doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals who are highly experienced in caring for sick children.

About the role:

• The purpose of this role is to demonstrate nursing competence in the provision of nursing care to inpatients and outpatients whilst in the department.
• Undertake clinical assessment and working with the inter-professional team to deliver holistic care patients and their families of the Central Queensland Health.
• Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
• Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills, and attitude specific to interdisciplinary learning by supporting a learning environment and participating in learning activities/opportunities.
• Provide and evaluates contemporary evidence-based nursing care in alignment with accepted standards CQ Health guidelines and policies.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrates knowledge and effective integration of theory of practice.
• Demonstrate agility to support nursing practice review, contribute to research and promote the use of evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement in care delivery to achieve the goal of continuous improvement of patient outcomes.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team with an ability to facilitate, promote and adapt to change.
• Contribute to the use of evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement in care delivery to achieve the goal of continuous improvement of patient outcomes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $100,942 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
• Professional development allowance
• Professional development leave
• 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) RK6D681042

Applications close: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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