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Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills, North Ward, Atherton Hospital


Atherton, 4883

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Looking for more than just a nursing job? Join the Atherton Hospital, North Ward as an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills and experience the unique opportunity to deliver care that truly matters – while living in one of Australia’s most beautiful and relaxed tropical regions. You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and compassionate nursing team and provide quality care to your patients using a wide range of clinical skills.

Job details

Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Flexible-part-time,Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 4
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH679357
Closing date 19-Apr-2026
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Anlin Chalakkal
Contact details 740910219
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About us:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more thatn 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high- level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane. 

Atherton Hospital services include emergency, general medical, surgical, low-risk maternity, cancer care, and renal dialysis services. Atherton Hospital has 56 inpatient beds, 10 emergency department treatment spaces, 5 HDU beds, 8 chemotherapy chairs, 8 dialysis chairs and 5 maternity beds as well as diagnostic support services such as medical imaging, pharmacy, and pathology.
The hospital is located in the picturesque Atherton Tablelands, 1.5 hours drive from Cairns. The hospital was redeveloped in 2023 and provides outreach services to Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Mount Garnet, Ravenshoe, Croydon, Forsayth and Georgetown.
Atherton is also a hub for nearby attractions such as waterfall walks, gourmet food and wine, and unique wildlife, as well as hiking, mountain biking, and a variety of water sports.

About your role:

  • This role will allow you to use a wide range of clinical skills under the supervison of registered nurses and medical staff
  • Within scope, you will have the opportunity to perfrom complex procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion and supporting the RN or medical staff during other clinical processes.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the 'how to apply' section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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