Clinical Nurse (Kowanyama)
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About this role
Clinical Nurse | Kowanyama
Temporary Full-Time | 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
Ready for a role that starts with a yarn? Call Abby Conry on 0427 645 437 to find more.
About the role
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering acute and primary healthcare services in a unique remote setting. As a Clinical Nurse, you'll provide advanced clinical care, lead nursing practice, support and mentor team members, and contribute to improved health outcomes across the community.
This role also includes participation in the on-call roster, providing after-hours emergency response and care when it matters most.
Why Torres and Cape?
A career with Torres and Cape HHS offers more than just a job. Here, you'll work at the top of your scope, broaden your clinical skills and experience healthcare in a way that's both professionally rewarding and personally enriching. You'll become part of a close-knit community, work alongside dedicated colleagues, and gain experiences that will shape your career and stay with you for life.
TCHHS warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to apply. Cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are highly valued and strengthen the care we deliver across Torres Strait and Cape York.
Salary & Benefits
- Base salary of $4,390.00 - $4,700.90 per fortnight
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Relocation and accommodation assistance
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
- Professional development opportunities and world-class trainin
More information: Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service | Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
Living in Kowanyama
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Nursing |
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Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
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Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld |
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Job ad reference QLD/TC690047 |
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Closing date 11-Sep-2026 |
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Job duration
Temp Full-Time for 12 months (possible ext.) |
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Contact person
Abby Conry |
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Contact details
0427 645 437
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Attachments
TC690047_Job Description (PDF, 227KB)
Role Description 2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB) Information Package for Applicants 3 RANIP Recruitment Flyer 2023 (PDF, 282KB) Information Package for Applicants 4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB) Information Package for Applicants |
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