🌴 Are you looking for a role that offers clinical variety, cultural richness, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia? Join Torres and Cape Today!

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🕒 Permanent Full Time position available!

Are you looking for a role that offers clinical variety, cultural richness, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse – Operating Room to join our team on Thursday Island in a permanent full-time capacity.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled perioperative nurse who thrives in a dynamic, remote environment and wants to make a meaningful contribution on the health of Torres Strait communities.

🤝 About the role

As the CN - Operating Room, you will play a key leadership and clinical role within our small but highly specialised theatre environment. You will work across all perioperative domains and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality surgical care.

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Gillian Pye, (07) 4069 0690 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

✨ You will:

• Deliver best practice nursing care within perioperative service.
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership.
• Plan and evaluate nursing care.
• Act as a clinical and educational resource.
• Lead implementation of policy, practice changes, and clinical innovation.
• This is a hands-on role where your experience and leadership truly matter.

🌴 Why Thursday Island?

Thursday Island offers a lifestyle that blends tropical living, cultural immersion, and professional challenge. 

Located in the heart of the Torres Strait, Thursday Island offers a unique blend of vibrant culture, close-knit community, and stunning tropical beauty. Surrounded by turquoise waters and rich in Torres Strait Islander traditions, it's a place where your work truly matters and where island life brings both adventure and deep connection. With regular flights to Cairns, it's remote but accessible - the perfect balance of purpose and paradise. 

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step away from the hustle of city hospitals and embrace a meaningful, community-focused career.

🏡 What's on offer

• Permanent full-time role
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package 
• Base salary comprising between $107,960.00 - $115,604.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world 
• Relocation and accommodation incentives 
• The chance to build a rewarding career while experiencing island life at its best

✈️ 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.
• Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  3 RANIP Recruitment Flyer 2023 (PDF)
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF)
  
  TC670813_Job Description (PDF)