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Clinical Nurse - Maternal Child & Youth Health
Mount Isa
Lead Child & Family Health in Remote Communities!
Join the Maternal Child Youth Health team and play a vital role in supporting children and families during the crucial first 2000 days of life.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI696012 |
| Closing date | 13-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 10 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Kerri O'Connor |
| Contact details | 0418 938 922 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Every child deserves the best start in life. Join a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering essential child and family health services across North West Queensland, where your clinical expertise will directly contribute to healthier futures for children, families and communities.
- Working both independently and collaboratively, you'll support children, young people and families through early intervention, health promotion and preventative care initiatives, with a strong focus on culturally safe service delivery and improving outcomes for First Nations communities.
- Partner with remote communities to deliver culturally responsive care that promotes lifelong health and wellbeing.
- Support children and families during the critical first 2000 days of life through education, early intervention and parenting support programs.
Working with us
- Base salary ranges between $4,390.00 to $4,700.90 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 6 (1)).
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- 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... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Kerri O'Connor on (07) 4764 0850.
Applications close: Friday, 13 November 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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