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Registered Nurse (Emergency Department), Innisfail Hospital
Innisfail
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Are you a passionate Registered Nurse ready to make a real impact? Innisfail Hospital Emergency Department offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive, close-knit team while delivering high-quality care to a diverse rural community. Whether you’re experienced in emergency nursing or looking to expand your skills in a rural setting, Innisfail Hospital ED is the perfect place to grow your career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH684093 |
| Closing date | 14-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 1 year |
| Contact person | Amy Pedrola |
| Contact details | 40161299 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more than 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.
- Lifestyle & Location – Enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle with easy access to beaches, rainforest, and a strong community atmosphere.
- Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside dedicated clinicians who value collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.
- Varied & Meaningful Work – Gain broad clinical experience managing a wide range of presentations in a dynamic ED setting.
- Professional Development – Access ongoing education, upskilling opportunities, and career progression pathways.
- Make a Difference – Provide essential frontline care where your skills truly matter to patients and families.
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Work closely with medical officers, allied health, and retrieval services to ensure coordinated, safe patient care.
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Deliver compassionate care, provide education, and support patients and their families during stressful situations.
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Stabilise critically ill or injured patients and assist with transfers to higher-level facilities when required.
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.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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.
Documents
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