"It’s more than Nursing” - experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and enjoy northern Australia’s diverse environment including fishing, camping and sea adventures. Support best practice healthcare within Bamaga and work with passionate Health Care Professionals. Join Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service today!

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Nurse Unit Manager | Permanent Full Time | Bamaga

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Want to know more and ready for a chat? Give Monica Boulton, 0488 669 792 a call she would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

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Bamaga a remote indigenous town that's the administrative hub of the Northern Peninsula.  A destination popular with 4WD enthusiasts going to “The Tip” that serves as a key service center for tourism, health, education, and transport.  Take in the beauty of the top end with ocean view, fishing, exploring nearby beaches and tours to Thursday Island and the Torres Strait.

The Nurse Unit Manager is a dynamic clinical leader, driving the delivery of exceptional, evidence-based, and cost-effective care across the General Ward, Emergency Department, and Renal Dialysis services. With a deep commitment to cultural responsiveness and community wellbeing, this role champions safe, high-quality nursing services that truly make a difference for the people of the Northern Peninsula Area.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Nurse Manager 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 $136,538.00 - $148, 242.00 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
• 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.

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  3 RANIP Recruitment Flyer 2023 (PDF)
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF)
  
  TC675047 - Job Description (PDF)