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Registered Nurse (Emergency Department and Ward), Mossman Hospital
MOSSMAN
Make the move. Make a difference.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| 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/CAH676977 |
| Closing date | 17-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ruth Hayward |
| Contact details | 0740841294 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Mossman Hospital, serves a vibrant community of approximately 13,000 residents, covering Mossman, Port Douglas, the Daintree and surrounds. Port Douglas also attracts over 10,000 visitors per day in peak season.
Mossman Hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services, including outpatient maternity and inpatient medical care. The facility also features a 24-hour emergency department (ED), 13 bed inpatient ward, medical imaging departments, dialysis unit, 8 bed residential aged care, and a range of community and outpatient services, ensuring accessible and high-quality care for the community.
The facility is staffed with Nursing and Medical professionals 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
About your role:
Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to):
- Performing vitals, ECGs, urinalysis and other testing.
- Recognising and responding to deteriorating patients.
- Direct patient care, patient assessments
- Complex medications
- Assistance with minor procedures and sedation
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
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.
Documents
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