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Clinical Nurse - Child Health (Weipa/Cairns)
Weipa (Cairns negotiable)
Discover purposeful careers with Torres and Cape HHS: Exceptional benefits and the opportunity to make a positive contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC695564 |
| Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Temp Full Time for 12 months (with poss of ext.) |
| Contact person | Megan Pickford |
| Contact details | 0499 752 125 Access the National Relay Service |
Clinical Nurse - Child Health
Temporary Full Time for 12 months (with possibility of extension)!
Weipa (Cairns based with regular travel negotiable)
Eager to know more? Megan Pickford, (0499 752 125) would be pleased to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.
About the Role: The Child Health Clinical Nurse delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people across the continuum of child and youth health services. Committed to culturally appropriate and equitable healthcare, the role supports children and their families through clinical care, education, advocacy, and health promotion, ensuring best practice outcomes and improved health and wellbeing for the communities served.
Professional and personal motivators!
As an Clinical Nurse-Child Health 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.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
- Base salary comprising between $114,532 - $122,643 per annum
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (if based in Weipa)
- Relocation and Accommodation increntives (if based in Weipa)
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
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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