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Registered Nurse - Theatre
Mount Isa
Perioperative RN | Deliver Critical Care Where It Matters Most!
Be part of a dynamic perioperative team delivering essential surgical care across Mount Isa and the North West. This is a unique opportunity to work across a broad range of specialties in a fast-paced rural and remote environment where your skills truly make a difference.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI684028 |
| Closing date | 18-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Veroshnee Meek |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4456 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Registered Nurse within the Operating Theatre Suite at Mount Isa Hospital, you will provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality perioperative care across elective and emergency services.
- Deliver patient-centred perioperative care across operating theatres, endoscopy, and recovery environments
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to support elective and emergency surgical services
- Apply critical thinking and clinical judgement to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care
Working with us
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- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Veroshnee Meek on (07) 4744 4456.
Applications close: Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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