Be part of a dynamic and diverse Nursing and Midwifery team that recognises and values professionalism, leadership and excellence in healthcare.

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

• Base salary ranges between $65,828 and $72,079 p.a. (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.

Cloncurry is a Multipurpose Health Service, has 15 acute care beds, 10 Aged Care beds Community Health Centre, X-Ray department and Pharmacy. Visiting services include Child Health, and Immunisations, working closely with Central West Queensland Medicare Local, Centacare and Blue Care. A range of visiting specialists include Paediatrician, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, General Surgeon, Woman's Health Nurse, Renal Nurse Practitioner.

About the role

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) assists and supports the Registered Nurse (RN) in the provision of direct/indirect person-centred care within Cloncurry Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS) as required. The AIN is responsible for providing nursing care in a professional, safe, and compassionate manner as a member of Cloncurry MPHS healthcare team according to their education and competence.

• Responsible for accepting delegated tasks/duties which require basic skills, training, and experience.
• Gather information about patient care needs by observing the patient and reporting to the RN to assist the RN to assess, plan and evaluate care.
• Complete other unit duties including the maintenance of clinical stores, restocking, equipment checking and maintenance, effective use of resources, maintaining clean patient environment, clerical and specific tasks directed by RN's and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) as required.

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.
• The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks / Aged Care Check.
• 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-MI663509

Contact: Larene Hayward on 0420 693 145.

Applications close: Wednesday, 15 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.

• MI663509 Assistant in Nursing - RD (PDF, 172KB)
  Role Description
  
  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