Clinical Nurse (Cognition) – Rockhampton

About the role

Queensland Health is recruiting a Clinical Nurse (Cognition) for its Cognition Service in the Rockhampton region. The service supports patients across hospital, aged care and community settings, helping them understand complex needs and guiding individualised care so families and healthcare teams can provide the right support. The role sits within Community Acute and Non-Acute Services (CANAS), which brings hospital-level care closer to home through early intervention, hospital avoidance and support for timely discharge.

Key responsibilities

• Champion quality and patient safety initiatives
• Deliver person-centred care for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment
• Provide education, advocacy and support to patients, families and carers
• Give clinical guidance to hospital, aged care and community healthcare teams
• Work with colleagues to develop individualised management plans that promote best-practice, non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care

Required profile

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in aged care or gerontic nursing, particularly evidence-based dementia and cognitive care
• Experience developing and delivering education programs is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, human rights and complex care practices, with the ability to advocate for people living with cognitive impairment
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, problem-solving and care coordination skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

What we offer

• Total remuneration of up to $69,965 p.a., with an hourly rate of $57.76-$61.85 p.h. and 12.75% employer superannuation
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
• Flexible work-life balance and generous salary sacrificing options
• Paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases is a condition of employment

The position is permanent and part-time, at 38 hours per fortnight, in the Rockhampton region. To apply, submit a CV or resume with referees, a 1-2 page cover letter and any required forms by 22 November 2026.