Registered Nurse (Hervey Bay)

Queensland Health (Organisation site)

Medical Ward 1, Hervey Bay Hospital

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in a supportive and patient-focused environment? Medical Ward 1 at Hervey Bay Hospital is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality nursing care within a diverse medical inpatient setting while advancing your professional development within Queensland Health. Enjoy career development opportunities, a great team culture and the lifestyle benefits of living in beautiful Hervey Bay.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Registered Nurse in Medical Ward 1 provides comprehensive, evidence‐based nursing care to adults experiencing acute illness. The role requires clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination to promote safety, maintain functional independence, and prevent complications associated with ageing, frailty, and acute deterioration in the acute setting. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the RN leads and contributes to care planning, patient and family education, and proactive discharge planning. The RN demonstrates accountability for clinical decision‐making, delegation, supervision, and professional practice in accordance with NMBA standards and Queensland Health values.

Several Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) and Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable).

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $127,861 p.a., comprising salary between $87,368 - $112,064 p.a. (f/t) or salary between $44.06 - $56.52 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (Several Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f., and Permanent Part Time Positions, hours negotiable) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2605WB683970.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Hervey Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'