Clinical Nurse

About this role

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences. We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. 

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse SCN, you'll play a key role in delivering and coordinating high-quality neonatal care in a Level 4 nursery. You'll provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to nursing staff while ensuring safe, evidence-based, and family-centred care. You will: 

• Deliver advanced clinical and problem-solving care to neonates. 
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and education to the nursing team. 
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, and service development.
• Promote culturally safe and compassionate care for all families.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI666425

Contact: Jo La Spina on 07 4744 1219

Applications close: Monday 17 November 2025