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Nursing Director, Emergency Department - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
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Check another kind of temperature.
Take the next step in your nursing journey with Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child and Youth Services as a Nursing Director. Whether you’re ready to lead or looking to develop your expertise, we offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team – all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region. In your new role you will show proven ability to demonstrate effective, efficient and safe contemporary nursing practices while providing leadership in an advanced level.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 10 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH684942 |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Jaya Thomas |
| Contact details | 07 4226 7980 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Nursing Director functions as a member of the Integrated Medicine, Emergency, Child & Youth (IMECYS) Management team at Cairns Hospital. In this role you will take provides overall planning, coordination, formulation and direction of policies relating to the provision of clinical care, as well as for the efficient and effective use of human and material resources for emergency services in Cairns Hospital. The Nursing Director role is responsible for several key measures and priorities pertaining to improved patient access targets.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….
- Be responsible for nursing/midwifery activities for emergency services in Cairns Hospital and contribute to the strategic and operational policy developments and implementation.
- Act as an expert professional resource resolving complex, clinical, governance, operational and ethical challenges.
- Facilitate a learning environment by sharing knowledge and expertise, directing and monitoring strategies that support and promote education, learning, research and workforce development.
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.
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