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Clinical Nurse - Wound Care (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Deliver specialised wound care in one of Tropical North Queensland's most unique communities
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC687704 |
| Closing date | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Stefanie Henebery |
| Contact details | (07) 4043 0178 Access the National Relay Service |
Clinical Nurse - Wound Care
Permanent Full-Time | Cooktown
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Stefanie Henebery, (07) 4043 0178 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Tell me more...
The Clinical Nurse - Wound Care position provides specialised wound management services to patients across Cooktown and surrounding communities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based assessment, treatment and care planning tailored to individual patient needs. This role also supports education, clinical leadership and quality improvement activities to enhance wound care outcomes across the service.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a nursing professional 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.
What you'll get
- Base salary comprising between $113,979 - $122,048 per annum
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
Life in Cooktown
Enjoy the best of tropical North Queensland with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, rich history and breathtaking natural beauty. Surrounded by stunning landscapes and a welcoming community, Cooktown offers the perfect balance of work, adventure and lifestyle.
You'll enjoy:
- Stunning beaches, rainforest and outback landscapes.
- Relaxed living with great work-life balance.
- Rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history.
- Fishing, camping, hiking and outdoor adventures.
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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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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