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Clinical Nurse (Post Acute), Adult Community Health Service - Cairns
Cairns
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Looking for more than just a nursing role? Join the Adult Community Health Service as a Clinical Nurse (Post Acute) and deliver care that truly matters while enjoying a relaxed tropical lifestyle. This role provides care for a defined patient group, managing complex situations and supporting Registered Nurses and non‑registered staff. The Clinical Nurse offers early clinical leadership and may work across Post‑Acute Care, Care Coordination and Pulmonary Care within Cairns and Hinterland HHS.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH680465 |
| Closing date | 29-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Christina Smith |
| Contact details | 07 4226 4350 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Adult Community Health Service includes Chronic Conditions Management, Community Rehabilitation, Post-acute, and Persistent Pain Management service. The multidisciplinary team works closely with acute services and Primary Care including General Practice and many other non-Government services to enable clients to better self-manage their health. Oral Health, Sexual Health, Home Support Programs, ACAT and Child, Youth and Family Services are co-located onsite. The Cairns North Community Health facility is an innovatively designed facility with multiple services for the Cairns community on the one site enabling accessibility and collaboration.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Demonstrates evidence of increasing autonomous practice and greater levels of professional judgement, influencing practice as a multi-disciplinary team member.
- Promotes cooperation, teamwork and understanding in undertaking generalist and/or specialist nursing/midwifery practices for effective health outcomes.
- Practice collaboratively and provide clinical leadership within the interdisciplinary health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
- Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research in conjunction with the NG7 and Team Leader.
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.
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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.
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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