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Registered Nurse - Theatre and Surgical Outpatients (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry? Look no further! Cooktown is calling for compassionate individuals like you to join our healthcare team at Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service.
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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/TC682549 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Alison Price |
| Contact details | (07) 4043 121 Access the National Relay Service |
Registered Nurse - Theatre and Surgical Outpatients | Permanent Full Time | Cooktown
Interested in a meaningful opportunity? Alison Price (07 4043 0121) would welcome the chance to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.
Tell me more... Cooktown is a vibrant yet peaceful tropical town in Far North Queensland, offering a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and rich history. It's an ideal escape for those who love the outdoors and a strong sense of community. Things to do and see include:
- Lush rainforest landscapes and stunning coastal scenery
- Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and pristine waterways
- Fishing, boating, and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep
- Hiking and exploration through national parks and historic sites
- A close-knit, welcoming community with a laid-back pace of life
This diverse role sees the Registered Nurse – Rural Generalist working across theatre and surgical outpatients, including anaesthetics and/or scrub for scheduled lists and on-call birthing services. The position provides clinical leadership, supports team standards, and assists with CSSD oversight, equipment, and stock management, while contributing to a wide range of procedures such as general surgery, dental, ENT, endoscopy, and elective caesareans.
Professional and personal motivators!
As an Registered Nurse 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 $83,465 - $112,064 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
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.
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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