Registered Nurse (Emergency Department), Queensland Health

Why choose between a premier nursing career and a life lived to the fullest?
At Rockhampton Hospital, you can have both. As a Registered Nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will manage a complex mix of adult and paediatric cases in a state-of-the-art facility. Outside of work, you'll enjoy the unbeatable lifestyle of the Beef Capital—where the reef, ranges, and a vibrant regional community are right at your doorstep.
Whether you’re looking for professional advancement or more time to enjoy the outdoors, we offer a supportive environment that lets you thrive in every aspect of your life.

Choosing a career with Central Queensland Health means joining a Connected Team that truly has your back. We are committed to fostering Empowered People who are supported to work at the top of their clinical scope. Here, the professional challenge of a major referral hub is balanced by the restorative pace of regional Queensland. You'll find a culture that prioritizes your wellbeing, offering structured mentorship and growth opportunities within a team that feels like family. From local weekend markets to world-class fishing on the Fitzroy, your career here is defined by more than just your shift—it's defined by your quality of life.

Discover your new lifestyle: To see what your life could look like in our vibrant region, visit Live Rockhampton.

About us:

Welcome to the Emergency Department — where no two days (or minutes!) are ever the same. This fast-paced, high-energy environment cares for both adults and kids, with 25 acute treatment spaces, 3 resus bays ready for action, dedicated triage and Queensland Ambulance Service assessment zones, plus a Fast-Track area to keep things moving for less urgent cases. There's also a 12-bed Short Stay Unit to support patients who need a little extra time and care.

With around 140 patients walking (and wheeling!) through the doors every 24 hours, the team manages everything from everyday emergencies to complex, critical and trauma cases. As a key referral centre for Central Queensland, the ED works closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) to deliver high-level care to a culturally diverse community — making a real difference when it matters most.

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you'll be right in the heart of the action — delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care when it matters most. You'll be part of a tight-knit multidisciplinary team, keeping the department running smoothly through great communication, quick thinking and genuine teamwork.

You'll lead with confidence, supporting and supervising Enrolled Nurses and nursing students while fostering a positive, learning-focused environment. With sharp clinical judgement, you'll recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, staying calm under pressure and ready for anything. And because ED never stands still, you'll also play an active role in quality improvement and research — helping shape better outcomes for every patient who comes through the doors.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate — because you're the real deal.
• Advanced Life Support and Triage competencies are highly desirable — bonus points if you can stay cool in resus and thrive at the front line of decision-making!

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $124,741 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $42.98 - $55.13 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Temporary accommodation and relocation assistance for eligible candidates (conditions apply)
• 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:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).

Applications close: Sunday, 7 June 2026