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Clinical Nurse - Mornington Island, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS)
Mornington Island
Make a Real Impact as a Clinical Nurse on Mornington Island!
Step into a pivotal Clinical Nurse role supporting individuals, families, and communities on Mornington Island. Use your advanced nursing skills to deliver meaningful care, lead clinical practice, and contribute to a culturally safe, person‑centred service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI678599 |
| Closing date | 20-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Contact person | Ruth Dewar |
| Contact details | 07 4744 9100 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
You will deliver advanced nursing care, clinical leadership, and specialised interventions within a harm‑minimisation framework. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support individuals and communities through evidence‑based assessment, treatment, education, and culturally responsive care.
- Provide advanced clinical assessments, care planning, withdrawal coordination, and delivery of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service programs including Opioid Dependence Treatment, Needle & Syringe Program, and Drug Diversion Programs.
- Lead and support the nursing team through expert clinical decision‑making, coordination of care, and acting in leadership roles when required.
- Contribute to service quality and safety through participation in clinical governance, risk minimisation, audit activities, and continuous improvement.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
MORNINGTON ISLAND (GUNANA) is located north of Mt Isa in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 28km from the mainland. It achieved self-governance in 1978.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Ruth Dewar on (07) 4744 9100.
Applications close: Monday, 20 April 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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