We're on the lookout for a true unicorn 🦄 — a skilled, adaptable, and compassionate Registered Nurse Rural Generalist to join our dedicated team!

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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 question you may have about the role.

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Are you ready for a role that's as rewarding as it is remote? We're on the lookout for a true unicorn 🦄 — a skilled, adaptable, and compassionate Registered Nurse Rural Generalist to join our dedicated team in Weipa, where the red dirt meets the turquoise sea.

🏥 About the Role

As a Rural Generalist RN, you'll wear many hats — Emergency, Acute Ward or Aged Care as well as in Theatre (Anaesthetics and/or Scrub role) when lists are scheduled monthly and participate in the on-call theatre roster for the birthing service.

No two days are the same, and your contribution will be immediate and lasting.

You'll work closely with a passionate multidisciplinary team to support the health and wellbeing of the diverse and culturally rich communities of western Cape York. This is a rare opportunity to develop your scope of practice, grow your clinical leadership, and truly make a valuable contribution.

🌴 Why Weipa?

Located on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula, Weipa is Queensland's largest town north of Cooktown — a laid-back, family-friendly community surrounded by untouched wilderness, stunning beaches, and some of Australia's best fishing.

• Vibrant First Nations culture and community
• Incredible outdoor lifestyle: 4WDing, camping, fishing, and exploring
• Access to modern facilities, schools, and services

✨ What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
• Broad clinical experience, including emergency and/or primary health
• Confident working in remote and culturally diverse settings
• A collaborative team player with excellent critical thinking and initiative
• A sense of adventure and the heart to serve rural and First Nations communities

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $82,753.00 - $106,144.00 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.

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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.

This isn't just a job — it's a lifestyle, a calling, and a chance to be somewhere extraordinary.

If you're ready to trade city traffic for starry skies and meaningful impact, Weipa is waiting.

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.

• 4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3 RANIP Recruitment Flyer 2023 (PDF, 282KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TC642688_Job Description (PDF, 288KB)
  Role Description