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Strengthen communities through better health. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Clinical Nurse to be a part of the Child and Family Health team. You will deliver advanced community-based nursing care to children and their families, supporting positive health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical care, health education and family support, while also mentoring and guiding other team members to promote best practice.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH688969
Closing date 17-Aug-2026
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Please see Role Description
Contact person Jean Henle
Contact details 07 4226 4363
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About us:

The Community Child, Youth and Family Health Services (CCYFHS) team provides culturally appropriate universal and targeted services to families across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). These services are delivered in partnership by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, social workers, psychologists, speech pathologists, indigenous health workers and administration officers. Programs include maternal and infant health, child health, youth health and parental support

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 role:

In this position you will…..





- Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the area of Child and Family Health by applying advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of early intervention and prevention within a variety of settings including centre based and home visiting to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
- To establish and maintain effective partnership with both government and non-government agencies to achieve optimum individual and community health outcomes.
- Undertake quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective care.

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 . 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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📌 Clinical Nurse (Child Health) - Cairns
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