About us:
Big goals, small wins and a whole lot of teamwork is what we're all about at Rockhampton's Sub-Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation Service.
The multidisciplinary team of health professionals work to support people living with complex, long-term conditions with a focus on helping clients regain confidence, stay well at home, and avoid unnecessary hospital stays because life is better where you're most comfortable.
With a strong community focus and a collaborative, person-centred approach, we don't just deliver care - we build connections, share knowledge, and grow the next generation of clinicians along the way.
About the role:
Practice with a high level of autonomy within your endorsed Nurse Practitioner scope, utilising an agreed medication formulary to deliver timely, patient-centred care that supports early intervention, reduces unplanned admissions and safe community discharge.
Deliver advanced clinical leadership and specialist nursing care through both direct and indirect services to patients, providing expert nursing assessments while supporting and educating patients to effectively manage their chronic health conditions.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to drive evidence-based decision making, enhance patient outcomes, and lead service development initiatives that promote clinical governance and high-quality care delivery.
Participate in research opportunities to advance nursing practice and patient care, while fostering a supportive workplace culture through mentoring and promoting education, research and workforce development.
About you:
You're a highly qualified and endorsed Nurse Practitioner, holding a master's in nursing, meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards, including the equivalent of three years (5000 hours) of full-time advanced clinical practice in Chronic Disease within the last six years, with specialist experience in Respiratory and/or Chronic Wound Care.
You hold registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate.
You deliver and coordinate person-centred care, using advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, and manage complex conditions while ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality outcomes within your approved scope of practice.
You bring advanced clinical and technical expertise in chronic disease management, paired with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, enabling you to analyse service data, apply continuous improvement principles, and design evidence-driven models of care that optimise patient outcomes.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $187,710 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $79.47 - $82.97 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.
For assistance:
Contact [email protected]
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6F684714
Applications close: Thursday, 2 July 2026
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