Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing other than in rural and remote Queensland.

This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:

Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.

Job details

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.
• base salary ranges between $82,753 and $106,144 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service and Sick leave accrual and other leave options include purchased, parental, maternity and reproductive leave.
• 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.

Mornington Island is the largest of the North Wellesley Islands located in the north of Mt Isa in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 28km from the mainland. It achieved self-governance in 1978.

Mornington Island Hospital is a remote Level 2 hospital under the Rural and Remote Clinical Services Capability Framework. The facility provides 24-hour acute inpatient and accident and emergency care. Staffing consists of a medical officer and registered nurses on each shift 24 hours a day, with administration support, cleaners and maintenance workers. Mornington Island Hospital consists of 8 general medical beds and 4 Emergency department beds.

About the role

Permanent full time, 76 hours per fortnight.

This role will deliver a safe compassionate clinical care; working collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve best practice patient outcomes.

The RN engages in reflective, analytical practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of direct person-centred care.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Involves travel to various facilities or units within the North West HHS.
• 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 6-month period of probation may apply.

Interested?

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

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI652016

Contact: Esther Namuddu on (07) 4745 7702.

Applications close: Wednesday, 27 August 2025. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI652016 Registered Nurse RD (PDF, 401KB)
  Role Description