Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

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.

Our services include general practice bulk-billing clinics, social and emotional wellbeing and generalist counselling services, chronic disease management, 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 establish our presents in Blackwater and Emerald, we are on the lookout for aboriginal health workers, enrolled and registered nurses 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.

Minimum Requirements of the role:

• Completion of Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of delivering culturally appropriate services, including an understanding of the issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a member of a team, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads, respond to organisational demand, and deal with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature;
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, liaise, and communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Demonstrated knowledge of diabetes management, or a strong interest and passion for supporting people living with diabetes.
•  Experience in community engagement, outreach, or working with community-based programs and stakeholders.

Practical Requirements:

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential 
• Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card – essential
• Satisfactory Police Check – essential