Take your nursing career further in Cooktown - where care meets adventure!

#CareerUpHere

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC690070
Closing date 11-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full-Time
Contact person Alison Price
Contact details (07) 4043 0121
Access the

Registered Nurse - Rural Generalist | 2 x Permanent Full Time | Cooktown

Interested in learning more? Call Alison Price on (07) 4043 0121 to find out more about the role.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care as a first point of contact, responding to the specific health needs of clients. You will deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care, including assessment and treatment of complex patients, while supporting their health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will plan and evaluate care, provide clinical leadership and supervision as required, and maintain accountability for your professional practice.

Why work with us?

As a nursing professional with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, your work makes a genuine difference. You'll care for women, babies and families in small, close-knit communities while building deep skilled and personal connections.

Life in Cooktown

Enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle with:

- Fishing, boating and discovering the Great Barrier Reef
- Hiking Mount Cook for panoramic views of the region
- Weekend adventures to secluded beaches and waterfalls




- A laid-back lifestyle with short commutes and strong community connections

Salary & benefits

- Base salary $83,872 - $112,607 per annum
- 12.75% employer superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Relocation incentives and accommodation included
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

Discover more about living and working in the and the and on the Tropical North Queensland

Follow us - | |

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage I Accountability I Respect I Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Job search

- Order by
- Keyword

Please use * for wildcard searches. * Search exact phrase

Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords.



* Location

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Occupational group

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs

- Minimum
- Maximum
- Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions
- Minimum
- Maximum
- Department or organisation
- Position status

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Position type

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Classification

Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options * Date advertised

Refine your search

Location:

Occupational group:

Keywords: (optional)

Log in

Username:

Password:

( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomlogin.JobSeekerToolBoxAction?in_organId=14904∈_send_pwd_button=Send%20Password )

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please .

If you wish to view or update applications submitted for Queensland Health roles, please log in on the site.

Inclusion and diversity

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Graduate portal

This recruitment portal is your gateway to a wide range of graduate program positions on offer in the Queensland Government.

📌 Registered Nurse - Rural Generalist (Cooktown) (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns