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Practice Nurse - Julia Creek
Julia Creek
Advanced Practice Nursing with Outback Lifestyle Appeal.
Join a close-knit community in Julia Creek and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse rural setting. This is your opportunity to step into an autonomous, advanced Practice Nurse role while enjoying an unmatched outback lifestyle and work-life balance.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI685008 |
| Closing date | 17-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Kellie Leon |
| Contact details | (07) 4746 4000 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Practice Nurse plays a key role in delivering advanced, evidence-based care within a dynamic rural General Practice setting.
Working collaboratively with GPs and the multidisciplinary team, you will support a wide range of health needs—from acute presentations to chronic disease management—while contributing to preventative health initiatives and coordinated, person-centred care.
In this autonomous role, you'll apply high-level clinical judgement and leadership to support service delivery, drive quality and safety outcomes, and make a meaningful difference across the lifespan of your patients within a supportive community-focused environment.
Working with us
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- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (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.
Requirements
- Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 2024 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
- 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
JULIA CREEK - NOW is the time to expand your horizons… and right HERE is where it starts.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Kellie Leon on (07) 4746 4000.
Applications close: Friday, 17 July 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.
Documents
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