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

Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

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

Working with us

• Base salary ranges between $33.20 and $36.35 p.h. (Nurse Grade 1 (Band 1)).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

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.

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.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

Permanent part-time (multiple positions and various hours available).

The Mount Isa Medical Ward is a 20-bed ward, located on Level 2 of the Mount Isa Hospital that provides professional, safe and quality patient centred care and is committed to enhancing and enabling patient experience and outcomes by fostering support, collaboration, and partnership with patient, families/carers and other health service providers at Mount Isa Hospital. The Medical ward cares for a diverse range of patients those with cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, neurological and renal conditions whilst being able to care for those requiring palliative care services.

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) assists and supports the Registered Nurse (RN) in the provision of direct/indirect person-centred care and Medical Wards unit/ward duties as required. The AIN is responsible for providing nursing care in a professional, safe, and compassionate manner as a member of Medical Wards healthcare team according to their education and competence.

Requirements

• A Certificate III relevant to the clinical area is highly regarded.
• This position is required to undertake shift work covering 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• 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://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI661390

Contact: Kate Chadwick on 07 4764 1230.

Applications close: Thursday, 02 October 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
  
  MI661390 Assistant In Nursing - RD (PDF, 186KB)
  Role Description