Building strong community connections. Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Registered Nurse (Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program) within the Community Child Youth and Family Health Service.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH689650
Closing date 25-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration 12 months
Contact person Donna Martin
Contact details 42264363
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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About your role:
- Coordinate and deliver vision screening for primary school children.
- Liaise with schools, parents and other stakeholders to organise screening activities.
- Travel to primary schools within the designated service area.
- Provide health education and information to families, schools and other stakeholders.
- Complete vision screening in line with approved procedures and clinical requirements.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview
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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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📌 Registered Nurse (Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program), Community Child Youth and Family Health Service - Cairns
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