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Public Health Nurse (First Nations Programs) (Identified), Cairns Public Health Unit - Cairns
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An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Cairns Public Health Unit as a Public Health Nurse. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) will lead a culturally informed public health program, working in partnership with communities and health providers to strengthen prevention, early identification, and coordinated care for Group A Streptococcus (GAS)-related conditions across the Cairns and Hinterland region.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696074 |
| Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Tricia Dixon |
| Contact details | 07 4226 5556 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns Public Health Unit (CPHU) focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. CPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards thereby:
Cairns Public Health Unit fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities.
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 role:
- Develop strong relationships with community members to gain insights into their project-related health concerns and needs and actively involve all stakeholders and community in decision-making processes with the view to negotiating mutually agreeable and appropriate outcomes from project activities.
- Promote the importance of cultural safety among healthcare providers and support their capacity utilising a strengths-based approach as leverage to examine and address challenges to the community's health and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively and cultivate networks with Indigenous leaders, community elders and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation in program areas to support health need identified.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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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