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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.

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 prospect

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 efficient 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. Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.

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.

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📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Acute and Aged Care Services) - Mossman Hospital
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Mossman