Senior Registered Nurse

Job Description

About Us:

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for close to 30 years. The organisation is a bulk billing community-controlled health service, managed by a Board of Directors who oversee and manage the strategic directions of the service.

 

Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Rockhampton and surrounding regions. Bidgerdii collaborates with health and well-being partner agencies to enable integrated continuity of care for the community and continue to work to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy and program reform in Queensland.

Lead the Way in Indigenous Health!

Are you ready for a Deadly career shift that truly makes an impact? Bidgerdii Community Health Service is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse (Team Leader) to head our clinical team in preventative care, chronic disease management, and hands-on care.

This isn’t just a nursing job—it’s a chance to connect with your community, manage care plans, and deliver health education that changes lives. You’ll oversee Rheumatic Heart Disease care, Sexual Health and all preventative health screenings, and handle ECGs, wound care, and pathology services in a positive, supportive environment.

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.
  • Lead and Grow: Step into a senior role leading a team dedicated to preventative health, education, and chronic disease management.
  • 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?

  • We’re looking for a passionate nurse ready to step up and lead. You’ll thrive if 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.
  • Ready for Leadership: You have 3+ years of nursing experience and are prepared to mentor others and drive high-quality care.
  • Care About Community: You’ll be a health leader for the Rockhampton 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.
  • Lead a Team: Step into leadership and oversee a team improving community health outcomes.
  • Real Impact: You’ll see the difference you make in RHD care, preventative health, and care plans.
  • Great Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, 11% 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.
  • Leadership Experience: Previous experience in team leadership, managing a daily skill mix, and overseeing workflow in a clinical setting.
  • Passion for Preventative Health: Strong belief in health education and preventative screenings 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 and Recruitment team hr@bidgerdii.org

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.