Practice Nurse (RN or EN) – Experienced & Grads - Airlie Beach, Queensland

Position Highlights:

- Competitive remuneration – Negotiable (based on qualifications and experience)
- Live and work in the stunning Whitsundays, just minutes from Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work to your full scope of practice
- Ongoing professional development and continuing education support
- Diverse and rewarding clinical work
- Modern, well‑equipped mixed-billing practice using Best Practice clinical software
- Pathology located on‑site and radiology services nearby

Employment Type:

- Permanent – Full-Time
- Flexible employment arrangements

Practice Information:

Join a well‑established, mixed‑billing general practice located in the beautiful Whitsundays (MMM4/DPA), providing comprehensive, patient‑centred healthcare to the local community and surrounding region. Their experienced multidisciplinary team includes General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, a Nurse Practitioner, visiting specialists, allied health providers and a dedicated administration team, all committed to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care in a friendly and supportive setting.

Services provided include:

- Acute and urgent medical care
- Chronic disease management and care planning
- Preventive health and health assessments
- Women's, men's and children's health
- Mental health care and GP Mental Health Treatment Plans
- Immunisations and travel medicine
- Wound management and chronic wound care
- Skin cancer checks and minor surgical procedures
- ECG, spirometry and audiometry
- Occupational and pre‑employment medicals, including AMSA medicals
- WorkCover and insurance medicals
- Iron infusions and care coordination
- On‑site pathology collection

Position Description:

The practice is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered or Enrolled Nurse to join their friendly and supportive team in the beautiful Whitsundays. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, well‑established general practice where nurses play an integral role in delivering high‑quality patient care.





They welcome applications from new graduate Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses who are passionate about primary healthcare and would like to make a genuine difference within a welcoming community. Comprehensive mentoring and support will be provided by their experienced nursing and medical team to help develop your skills and confidence in general practice nursing and build a rewarding career.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver high‑quality nursing care within the general practice setting
- Perform immunisations in accordance with the National Immunisation Program
- Conduct health assessments and assist with Chronic Disease Management and Care Plans
- Provide wound care, dressings and suture removal
- Assist with minor procedures, skin excisions and other clinical treatments
- Perform ECGs, spirometry, audiometry and other diagnostic procedures
- Undertake infection prevention and control activities, including cold chain management
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Best Practice software
- Coordinate recalls, reminders and preventative health programs
- Support GP clinics, visiting specialists and multidisciplinary care
- Participate in quality improvement activities and accreditation requirements
- Provide patient education and health promotion initiatives
- Assist with occupational health, pre‑employment and maritime medical assessments where required

Position Requirements:

Essential

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN)
- Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate, patient‑centred approach with a willingness to learn
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable

- Previous experience in a general practice or primary healthcare setting
- Experience with Best Practice clinical software




- Immunisation certification or willingness to undertake training
- Experience in wound management, chronic disease management, health assessments or treatment room nursing
- Chronic Disease Management experience
- Wound management experience
- Cervical Screening Provider qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
- Experience with care planning, health assessments and quality improvement activities
- Knowledge of QI, RACGP Accreditation Standards and Infection Prevention and Control

After Hours Requirements:

No

About Airlie Beach:

Nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays, Cannonvale offers an exceptional tropical lifestyle with the perfect balance of career and leisure. Located just minutes from Airlie Beach and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands, the region is renowned for its stunning beaches, turquoise waters and year‑round warm climate. The Whitsundays provides excellent amenities, including quality schools, childcare facilities, shopping centres, sporting clubs, cafés, restaurants and a vibrant local community. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy boating, fishing, snorkelling, hiking, sailing and countless recreational activities, all within minutes of work. Cannonvale is well serviced by Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine), offering regular direct flights to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, making travel convenient for both FIFO professionals and those wishing to stay connected with family and friends. Whether you're seeking a sea change, a better work‑life balance or the opportunity to build a rewarding nursing career in a supportive regional community, the Whitsundays offers an enviable lifestyle in one of Australia's most picturesque destinations.

New graduates, experienced Nurses and Enrolled Nurses are all encouraged to apply.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via .

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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📌 Practice Nurse (RN or EN) – Experienced & Grads - Airlie Beach QLD186) (Cannonvale)
🏢 Health Workforce Queensland
📍 Cannonvale