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Registered Nurse (Opera), Mareeba Hospital


MAREEBA

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Make a real impact where it matters most – join the OPERA team at Mareeba Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will provide care which focuses on geriatric evaluation, management and rehabilitation. The team aims to optimise the health and living arrangements for patients with complex medical conditions whilst promoting independence.

Job details

Position status Casual
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH670639A
Closing date 10-May-2026
Job duration
Contact person Michelle.Sutherland
Contact details 0740929155
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About us:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more thatn 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high- level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane. 

Mareeba Hospital services a local population of approximately 10,500 people, and provides a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. The facility has an overnight capacity of 52 beds, including 12 maternity beds, as well as supporting clinical and diagnostic services such as allied health, medical imaging, pharmacy, and pathology.
The Mareeba region features local attractions such as mountain bike riding, various wineries, and several coffee plantations, and is a short drive away from other scenic towns in the Atherton Tablelands region.

About your role:

  • Provide care within the OPERA team which focuses on geriatric evaluation, management and rehabilitation
  • Evaluate and implement patient care 
  • Coordinate patient care and activities with the multi disciplinary team

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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. 

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

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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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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