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Registered Nurse - Rural Generalist (Cooktown)


Cooktown

Live and work in beautiful Cooktown – explore its pristine beaches and lush rainforest, all while contributing to a healthier community.

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Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC615362
Closing date 05-Mar-2025
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Alison Maree Price
Contact details (07) 4043 0121
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Permanent Full Time position available!

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Alison Price, (07) 4043 0121 would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more...The position will be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive, effective health care service responsive to the specific needs of the client as the first point of contact.

Professional and personal motivators!

As an Registered Nurse – Rural Generalist working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

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 – 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.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Last updated
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