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Registered Nurse - Theatre and Surgical Outpatients (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Scrub in for adventure—diverse rural nursing in the heart of the Cape!
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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/TC673735 |
| Closing date | 23-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | David Chung |
| Contact details | (07) 4043 0259 Access the National Relay Service |
Registered Nurse - Theatre and Surgical Outpatients | Permanent Full-Time Role | Cooktown Multi-Purpose Health Service
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? David Chung ((07) 4043 0249) is waiting to hear your story and answer any questions you have about joining our perioperative team in historic Cooktown!
Tell me more... As a Registered Nurse - Theatre and Surgical Outpatients, you'll dive into a diverse perioperative world! You'll work across theatre and surgical outpatients, specializing in Anaesthetics and Scrub roles for everything from General Surgery and ENT to Dental and Endoscopy.
Why Cooktown is Your Next Move 🌿🌊
Working in the Cape is a life-defining experience!
- Diversity: From theatre lists to specialist outreach clinics, no two days are the same.
- Balance: Enjoy a Monday–Sunday day shift roster with a short commute, giving you more time for yourself.
- Nature: You're at the gateway to the Reef and the Rainforest—the ultimate playground for explorers!
- Culture: Immerse yourself in a region rich with Indigenous history and community spirit.
- 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.
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The Perks & Pay
We reward your commitment to rural health with a fantastic package:
- Base Salary: $85,236 - $109,330 p.a. Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Superannuation: Generous employer contribution of 12.75% Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Leave: Great entitlements + 17.5% annual leave loading
- Incentives: Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP)
- Relocation: We'll help you get here with relocation and accommodation incentives!
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.
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