Job Description

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is seeking an experienced Clinic Nurse who values delivering quality patient care as part of our multidisciplinary team in Blackwater. Whether you’re looking to make a career or lifestyle change, to a role that will enable you to truly live that work/life balance you’ve been seeking, this may be the move for you. A role that will allow you to focus on delivering high-quality, culturally safe healthcare that truly makes a difference. Working within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation, you'll provide holistic, patient-centred care supported by experienced GP's, Aboriginal Health Workers, allied health professionals, and strong clinical leadership.

About Us:

Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years and our vision is for Healthy and Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children, families and communities; self-determining, culturally strong, and thriving in their own way. Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary healthcare and wellbeing services, collaborates with partner agencies for integrated continuity of care and advocates for health policy and health system reform.

Our services include:

• Bulk-billing general practice clinics
• Social and emotional wellbeing and counselling services
• Chronic disease management and preventative health screening
• Children and family health and early childhood education services

Lead the Way in Indigenous Health!

Are you ready for a Deadly career shift that truly makes an impact? As we continue to strengthen our presence in Blackwater, we are on the lookout for a Clinic Nurse to join our team! This isn’t just a nursing job - it’s a chance to connect with community, provide preventative care, and deliver health education that changes lives.

Why Work With Us?

• Tired of your current Nursing routine? Whether you’re in hospitals, aged care, or community health, we offer a change! Work Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM—no weekends or nights.
• Fun, Engaging Environment: We host regular health promotion days, bringing a fun, connected atmosphere to healthcare and strengthening ties with our community.
• Happy Staff, Happy Community: We value our staff and foster a positive, supportive workplace—because we believe happy staff create better health outcomes for the community.

Is This You?

• Enjoy Hands-On Care: From ECGs to pathology, you love hands-on work and excel at chronic disease management and care plans.
• Believe in Education: You see preventative health as key and lead screenings and health promotion activities that reduce preventable diseases.
• Care About Community: You’ll be an important part of the Health team for the Blackwater Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, making real impacts with culturally safe care.

What’s In It for You?

• Work-Life Balance: No weekends or nights—just meaningful work during clinic hours.
• Real Impact: You’ll see the difference you make in preventative health, and your proactive approach to contributing to Chronic Disease Management.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, 12% superannuation, and 17.5% leave loading.

What We Need from You:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and 3+ years of clinical experience (preferably in primary healthcare or chronic disease management).
• Nurse Immuniser certified, compliant with Queensland legislation
• Hands-on clinical skills: Comfortable with ECGs, wound care, pathology collections, venepuncture, and vaccinations.
• A passion for improving health outcomes through preventative health initiatives, with an interest in areas such as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), sexual health, cancer screening and chronic disease management to reduce disease within the community.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practices, ensuring culturally safe care.
• Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with your team and the community, working in a collaborative environment.

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 - 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “Key Selection Criteria” section of the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

If you need more information, please contact HR Recruitment team hr@bidgerdii.org