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Nurse Practitioner, Lotus Glen Health Service - Mareeba
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Take the next step in your nursing journey with the Rural and Remote Services as a Nurse Practitioner. Whether you’re ready to lead or looking to develop your expertise, we offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team – all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region. In your new role you will reports operationally to the Lotus Glen Health Service Director of Nursing, and work in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Unit Manager and Senior Medical Officer to support LGHS.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH688720 |
| Closing date | 17-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time and Part Time |
| Contact person | Tanya Henricksen |
| Contact details | 07 4048 4469 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Lotus Glen Health Service (LGHS) is a rapidly growing division within the CHHHS region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners located at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (LGCC) and Lotus Glen Open Custody Farm. The Secure Centre has a capacity to house approximately 1268 prisoners and the Open Custody Farm accommodate 148 prisoners. The main catchment area of the centre is North Queensland, with a disproportionately large representation from first nations communities. Nursing cover is provided 24/7 with nursing staff responsible for patient assessment, minor treatment and patient transfers.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in working with First Nations people in a compassionate, respectful and culturally safe manner, with understanding of the broader context which contributes to overrepresentation of First Nations peoples in Lotus Glen Health Service.
- Be accountable for the application of contemporary human resource management principles in collaboration with the Director of Nursing & Nurse Unit Manager to ensure that the facility working environment meets legislative standards and Queensland Health policy.
- Provide effective communication, consultation and negotiation throughout the service to ensure the involvement of stakeholders.
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.
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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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