Clinical Nurse (Community), Queensland Health
Department of Health - Queensland
Rockhampton, Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast QLD
Nursing - Community, Maternal and Child Health (Healthcare and Medical)
Government - State (Government and Defence)
Contract/Temp, Casual/Vacation, Full time, Part time
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Nurse, you will demonstrate compassion and cultural understanding, and walk beside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, delivering patient centred care that’s grounded in respect, trust, and genuine partnership.
This isn’t just a clinical role, it’s a chance to blend advanced practice with purpose. You’ll lead with empathy, guide with integrity, and shape community health through evidence, collaboration, and courage. Every decision you make, every conversation you have, strengthens the bond between health and culture.
Here, your heart for people matters most - Join our community and be part of something bigger!
About us:
The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja and Gungaloo Aboriginal people and is a designated Aboriginal Shire Council Community located in Central Queensland, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton.
Located in the Aboriginal Community of Woorabinda, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton, the Woorabinda MPHS, provides first line, health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding rural population. The 63 Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Operational and Administrative staff provide:
24-hour Accident and Emergency care
Hospital Inpatient care
Residential Aged care
Community Home Support Services
Community Women and Child Health Services
Community and Public Health Services (including school health services)
Community Chronic Disease Services (including Renal Dialysis)
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse (Community) practices autonomously providing direct care to clients of this rural/remote, indigenous community health care setting. The Nurse works within the multidisciplinary Community Health Team of the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health program activities in one of four main health program areas: Chronic Disease; Women and Child Health; Community and Public Health; Community Home Support Program.
This role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager Community Health and plays an important role in providing clinical support for Primary Health Care workers and others in the delivery of Primary Health Care Program activities. Collaboration with the community, other agencies and the wider health service team is an essential feature of this role towards improvement of community health and well-being.
About you:
You will hold a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
While not mandatory, further qualification or evidence of further learning relating to Community and Primary Health Care, Diabetes education, and /or Rural and Remote Nursing would be well regarded. An immunisation program Nurse qualification would also be beneficial but not mandatory.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to 10,991 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
Accommodation provided
Rural and Remote Incentives (RANIP)
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.
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Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au