At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic neonatal care in a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Company: Rockhampton Hospital, a major referral hospital in Central Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusive care and ongoing learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families and newborns while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and ideally two years of neonatal experience.
The predicted salary is between 44.27 - 56.76 $ per hour.
About us: Rockhampton Hospital is the major referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing maternity care to women and families from Rockhampton and communities across the region, including women requiring more complex care. A CSCF level 4 maternity service, the unit has 18 beds, five private birthing suites and a neonatal nursery to offer care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. The service includes Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) to support continuity of care and enable midwives to build strong, ongoing connections with women and families. The maternity team also works closely with Gumma Gundoo, the local First Nations maternity service, to provide culturally appropriate care and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.
About the role: As a Registered Nurse in Rockhampton Hospital's Special Care Nursery, you'll provide high-quality, holistic and family-integrated neonatal care as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. You'll assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for babies and their families, respond to changes in clinical condition and contribute to safe, evidence-based practice. You'll also have opportunities to support patient and family education, contribute to a positive learning environment and develop your clinical leadership and neonatal nursing capability.
About you: You are a compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and family-integrated neonatal care. You'll bring sound clinical skills, effective communication and the ability to build respectful relationships with families, colleagues and the broader interdisciplinary team. You are committed to evidence-based practice, ongoing learning and adapting within a dynamic clinical environment. Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a current practising certificate are mandatory. Ideally, you'll have at least two years of neonatal nursing experience and/or hold or be working towards a relevant neonatal qualification.
What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $128,480 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.76 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits: Successful applicants may be eligible for relocation/accommodation temporary support – 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.
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.
Applications close: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Further information: We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Contact Details:
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
