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Permanent Full Time position available!

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Abby Conry, 0427 645 437 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

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Are you ready for a nursing role that's both professionally rewarding and personally enriching? We're seeking a compassionate, skilled Clinical Nurse to join our team in Pormpuraaw—a unique and vibrant remote Aboriginal community on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

As a Clinical Nurse, you'll be central to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care across a range of health needs. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team and help lead clinical practice in a dynamic remote setting.

On-call availability is required, offering the chance to play a vital role when your expertise is needed most.

About Pormpuraaw

Surrounded by unspoiled coastline and vast savannah, Pormpuraaw is rich in culture, connection, and community spirit. Home to proud Thaayorre, Wik and Kugu people, the community offers a rare opportunity to engage with First Nations health in a deeply meaningful way.

What You'll Gain

• Professional growth in rural and remote health
• The chance to build strong relationships with local people and culture
• Autonomy, variety, and clinical leadership experience
• Travel and accommodation support
• A supportive team environment with access to experienced remote area mentors

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 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives 
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

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.
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
• Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

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.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

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

• 2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3 RANIP Recruitment Flyer 2023 (PDF, 282KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TC637961_Job description (PDF, 400KB)
  Role Description