About us:
The Rehabilitation Unit provides subacute services and is based on the Rockhampton Hospital campus. It is a specialised area of care committed to restoring and maintaining the optimum level of function of the individual and significant others, enabling them to achieve their lifestyle goals.
The Rehabilitation Service relocated to a new purpose-built facility in September 2009. This facility has 16 inpatient beds and 15 Day Hospital places (bed equivalents). Rehabilitation Services provides a 24/7 inpatient service and weekday business hours ambulatory services. The Rehabilitation service also provides outreach services to 4 step-down rehabilitation beds at the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service, as well as Mt Morgan Hospital.
About the role:
The Registered Nurse works within scope of practice to assume responsibility for delivering competent, evidence-based nursing care.
The position works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable cares are provided within the dynamic health environment of the Rehabilitation Unit.
Empowering People and working together for healthier Central Queenslanders.
About you:
Appointment to this position requires current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
While not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in the clinical area of expertise would be well regarded.
Nursing knowledge and skills to competently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Demonstrated ability or the ability to rapidly acquire the skill to provide guidance to less experienced staff members and education to students.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $127,861 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
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) RK6G687971
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
#Rockhampton<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
