Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department

About the role

Queensland Health is recruiting a Registered Nurse for the Adult Emergency Department in Brisbane North on a fixed-term temporary basis. The role involves providing contemporary, evidence-based, consumer- and patient-focused care in collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team, undertaking delegated activities while taking individual accountability for actions within the position and its context of practice.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to sudden changes in a patient's health status using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide teaching to patients and their families to support learning and independence.
• Support an evidence-based learning environment and take part in learning activities for yourself and colleagues.
• Practice according to the code of ethics, professional standards and relevant legislation, keeping knowledge and competence current within the scope of the position.
• Apply clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse, Grade 5.
• Ability to respond to acute changes in patient condition and to teach patients and families.
• Part-time work of at least 20 hours per fortnight, for up to 12 months.

What we offer

• Career and development opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary with annual increments.
• Superannuation contribution of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.

The full role description is available in the attached document. Applications received through third parties such as recruitment agencies will not be accepted; applications close on 19 November 2026.