Make the move.
Make a difference.
Building strong community connections.
Become a part of an exciting prospect as a Registered Nurse (Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program) within the Community Child Youth and Family Health Service.
Make the move, Make a difference
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
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 workplace benefits.
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.

📌 Registered Nurse (Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program) (Queensland)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Queensland