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Registered Nurse, Perioperative Unit- Innisfail Hospital
Innisfail
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Take the next step in your nursing journey with Perioperative Unit, Innisfail Hospital as a Registered Nurse. 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 role, you will deliver perioperative nursing care across surgical, endoscopy, anaesthetic, recovery, and sterilisation services while supporting patient safety and clinical excellence.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH694084 |
| Closing date | 02-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Ken Heber |
| Contact details | 0740161669 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Innisfail, the largest township in the Cassowary Coast region with a population of over 7,000, is known for its flourishing sugar and banana industries.
Situated along the Johnstone River and close to picturesque tropical beaches, it offers a vibrant cultural scene with numerous annual festivals celebrating its diverse community.
Innisfail Hospital serves as a major rural healthcare facility, delivering emergency, perioperative, medical, surgical, maternity, and medical imaging services.
- Deliver patient care across clinics, assessments, admissions, procedures, and recovery.
- Support surgical procedures through scrub, scout, and theatre preparation duties.
- Maintain instrument sterilisation and contribute to ongoing education and training.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview.
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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.
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