Clinical Nurse General and Emergency (Thursday Island)

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Temporary Full Time Clinical Nurse position available for 12 months (with possibility of extension)

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Abby Conry (0427 645 437) would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more...The Clinical Nurse demonstrates clinical leadership and management qualities in the provision of quality, cost effective, patient/client/resident centred nursing care in consultation with other members of the health care team and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's National competency standards for the registered nurse.

Professional and personal motivators!

 As a Clinical Nurse working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) in relocation benefits. Please refer to the guideline located on the Attraction Incentives website ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) to view eligibility and conditions.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base salary comprising between $107,960.00- $115,604.00 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers/workplace-benefits )
  • Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits )
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Relocation and accommodation incentives 

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/2901446/tchhs-torres-strait-npa-map.pdf ) / Cape York geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/2901443/tchhs-cape-york-map.pdf )
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ ) and the Torres Strait ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/torres-strait ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/cape-york ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
  • Follow us - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/torrescapehhs ) | Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/torresandcapehhs/ ) | LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/torres-and-cape-hospital-and-health-service/mycompany/verification/?viewAsMember=true )

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.




20 June 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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