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Clinical Nurse - General and Emergency (Thursday Island)
Thursday Island
Work and Live in Paradise. Join our dedicated team, enjoy the challenges and make a valuable contribution to the community.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC690638 |
| Closing date | 08-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent and Temporary Positions |
| Contact person | Abby Conry |
| Contact details | 0427 645 437 Access the National Relay Service |
Clinical Nurse - General and Emergency
Permanent & Temporary Full Time positions | Immediate start up to 12months (with possibility of extension)
Thinking this could be the right fit? Have a yarn with Abby Conry (0427 645 437) would love to chat and answer any questions.
Tell me more... Thursday Island (TI) offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle, stunning island scenery, rich Torres Strait culture and a close-knit community, with plenty of opportunities for adventure and outdoor living.
- Friendly, close-knit community
- Great activities including fishing, boating, snorkelling and more
- Rich Torres Strait culture and history
- Hospital and healthcare services
Experience a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding career with tropical island living, cultural richness, outdoor adventure and a supportive community atmosphere.
This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will utilise and expand your clinical expertise, provide leadership and mentorship to colleagues, and play a key role in improving health outcomes for individuals and communities. With a strong focus on collaboration, professional growth and best-practice nursing, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in a diverse and engaging healthcare environment.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a Clinical Nurse working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
- Base salary comprising between $114,532.00 - $122,643.00 per annum
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (if eligbile)
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
- Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
- Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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