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Clinical Nurse (Orthopaedics) - Division of Surgical Services
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/684271 |
| Closing date | 14-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Samantha Kurtz |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7935 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Division of Surgical Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse (Orthopaedics) to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse (CN) - Orthopaedic provides nursing services within the health service settings; and is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research. The activities are predominantly clinical in nature, but also provide support to a Nurse Grade 7 or above in management activities. The CN Orthopaedic provides advanced level clinical skills to ensure patient-focused evidence-based nursing care plans and coordinates the clinical management of patient/client care and provides leadership and support to other nursing staff.
The Clinical Nurse – Orthopaedic will manage the patient's journey and prepare patients for their surgical procedure covering Pre-admission clinics, pre-operative management/ screening, patient education, audits, and statistics. The Clinical Nurse Orthopaedic also audits all trauma neck of femur (NOF) fracture patients and enters data to the NOF registry. The aim is to ensure all patients are medically fit and well prepared and educated for their procedure and subsequent discharge.
About the Team
The Division of Surgical Services at Mackay Base Hospital delivers a broad range of specialist surgical services to the Mackay and surrounding regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across elective and emergency settings. The division supports a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and recovery, with a strong focus on safety, innovation, efficiency, and improving patient outcomes. Working collaboratively across medical, nursing, allied health, and operational teams, the Division of Surgical Services plays a key role in meeting the growing healthcare needs of the community.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
