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Registered Nurse, Surgical and Orthopaedic Assessment Unit (D6 North) - Cairns Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/687374 |
| Closing date | 13-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Vickie Allwood |
| Contact details | 4226 9833 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
D6 North previously known as Surgical and Orthopaedic Assessment Unit (SOAU) works is to provide excellence in multidisciplinary Surgical and Orthopaedic care to in scope patients requiring assessment, treatment, and minor procedures.
About your role:
- Provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical, surgical and trauma conditions.
- Deliver advanced clinical care including medications, IV therapy, wound management and specialised interventions.
- Coordinate pre- and post-operative care, discharge planning and patient education.
- Monitor and manage deteriorating patients, including telemetry and delirium care.
- Support patients with activities of daily living while promoting recovery and independence.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview
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.
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