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Registered Nurse
Normanton
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing other than in rural and remote Queensland.
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This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating: Pathways to better health |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI663478 |
| Closing date | 28-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Katherine Stock |
| Contact details | (07) 4745 2100 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
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.
- Base salary ranges between $82,753 and $106,144 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5).
- 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.
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.
Normanton Hospital and Community Health offers service to the patient catchment from the townships of Normanton and Karumba. In addition to this patients attend from other surrounding towns, stations and vessels in lower gulf waters. A range of services are offered including, but not limited to Accident and Emergency treatment, general inpatient services, outpatient clinics, visiting specialist clinics while working collaboratively with community health and other service providers in this area. The township of Normanton offers the ‘outback' experience, a laid back lifestyle while providing access to everyday needs and easy access to recreational activities ranging from sports, outdoor activities and social groups.
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Normanton Hospital and Community Health, providing professional, safe and quality patient and family centred care. The Registered Nurse is committed to enhancing and enabling positive patient experience and outcomes by fostering support, collaboration, and partnership with patient, families/carers and other health service providers at the Normanton Hospital and Community Health.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
- Appointees will also be required to participate in an on-call roster.
- 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://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI663478
Contact: Katherine Stock on 07 4745 2100.
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 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.
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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
MI663478 Registered Nurse - RD (PDF, 197KB)
Role Description
