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Check another kind of temperature. Looking for more than just a nursing job? Join the Rural and Remote Services as a Associate Nurse Unit Manager and experience the unique opportunity to deliver care that truly matters – while living in one of Australia’s most beautiful and relaxed tropical regions. You will support the nurse unit manager of the acute ward and aged care unit by providing leadership and direction to the nursing staff.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (2)
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH690411
Closing date 01-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Please see Role Description
Contact person Ruth Hayward
Contact details 07 4084 1294
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About us:

Mossman Hospital consists of an ED, Acute Ward (funded 13 beds), Aged Care (8 residents), Medical Imaging (USS & Xray only, business hours and on call after hours), Community Health and satellite Dialysis, whilst also offering outpatient services for Mental Health, ATODS, Maternity & Child Health

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

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 opportunity:

In this position you will…

- Plan, coordinate and deliver advanced nursing care in complex situations and identifies and adopts innovative clinical practice models.
- Facilitate equipment maintenance,



monitor stock levels and ensure material resources are available when required.
- Maintains productive relationships with key stakeholders, obtaining cooperation or assistance to achieve effective and effective implementation of service delivery and programs for individuals, groups or communities within the speciality area.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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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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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Acute and Aged Care Services) - Mossman Hospital (Cairns)
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📍 Cairns