Clinical Nurse - Primary Health Care Centres

Permanent and Temporary Full Time | Immediate start up to 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Curious to learn more? Abby Conry (04•• ••• 437) would be happy to talk through the role and your interest.

Tell me more...Located in the southern Cape York and Torres & Cape region, communities such as Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Hope Vale, Coen, Aurukun, Mapoon and Laura offer a relaxed remote lifestyle surrounded by rivers, wetlands, bushland and coastal landscapes, with essential facilities including schools, health services, supermarkets, airports and sporting amenities, alongside opportunities for fishing, camping, cultural experiences, community events and outdoor adventure.

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in remote and rural nursing while making a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Cape York. As a Clinical Nurse within Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, you will deliver a diverse mix of acute, emergency and primary health care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and support community wellbeing. No two days are the same, with opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, provide leadership and mentoring to nursing and Indigenous health workers, respond to after-hours emergencies, and experience the rich cultures, landscapes and rewarding challenges that come with remote healthcare practice.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Clinical Nurse working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!





You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent perks and allowances;

- Base salary comprising between $4,390.00 - $4,700.90 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
- Relocation and accommodation incentives
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (if applicable)

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
- Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

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

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

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

📌 Clinical Nurse - Primary Health Care Centres (Various Southern PHC Centres) (Cairns)
🏢 Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
📍 Cairns