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Clinical Nurse
Mount Isa
Lead with Purpose. Care with Impact. Join Our Medical Ward Team in Mount Isa!
Join our dynamic Medical Ward team at Mount Isa Hospital as a permanent full-time Clinical Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity to provide advanced clinical care, lead and support nursing teams and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across a diverse range of medical specialties. Enjoy a rewarding career, genuine work-life balance, and the unique lifestyle benefits of North West Queensland.
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/MI685119 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Kate Chadwick |
| Contact details | (07) 4745 4564 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse within our 20-bed Medical Ward, you will provide advanced clinical care and leadership for patients with complex medical needs across a diverse range of specialties, including cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, renal and palliative care. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care while contributing to service improvement, education, and professional nursing practice.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (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; of which we offer 6 weeks p.a. with a loading/bonus.
- 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
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference.
Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Kate Chadwick on (07) 4745 4564.
Applications close: Wednesday, 24 June 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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