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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Reliever (Central and New Western Clusters)


Cairns region,Far North Qld

Work Where Others Vacation – Make a Difference, Live in Paradise! Enjoy the challenges and a valuable contribution in the community.

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Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC667550
Closing date 04-Dec-2025
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Abby Conry
Contact details 0427 645 437
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🌴 Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Torres Strait Primary Health Care Centres

Permanent Full-Time Positions | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Reach out to Abby Conry on 0427 645 437 – she'd love to hear your story and chat about this exciting opportunity!

💚 About the role

Take your nursing career to new heights in the beautiful Torres Strait! As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll lead clinical care across Primary Health Care Centres, providing expert support in acute, primary, and chronic disease management — and mentoring local clinicians and Indigenous Health Workers. This unique role offers variety, leadership, and the chance to make a real impact in remote island communities, working within the Torres Model of Care to deliver culturally safe, community-led health services.

🌺 Why you'll love working with us

As a nurse in Torres and Cape HHS, your work transforms lives — helping people heal, thrive, and live well in some of the most unique and rewarding settings in Australia.

  • You'll work in supportive, close-knit teams that value connection and care.
  • You'll experience small communities that help you grow, learn, and belong.
  • You'll live somewhere that feels like a holiday every day — with reef, rainforest, and red dirt adventures all around!

💰 What's in it for you

  • Base salary comprising between $132,562.00 - $143,924.00 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

🌴 Life in the Torres Strait

Imagine finishing your shift and watching the sunset over turquoise waters — or spending your weekends exploring coral reefs, tropical islands, and rich Indigenous culture.
Here, you'll 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 HHSand 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 to 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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