Job Description

Troocoo Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for a rural and remote contract based in Tambo, Queensland.

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This is an excellent chance for a senior nurse leader with extensive rural and remote experience to support a Primary Health Care Centre servicing the local community and surrounding rural properties.

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Troocoo Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for a rural and remote contract based in Tambo, Queensland. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse leader with extensive rural and remote experience to support a Primary Health Care Centre servicing the local community and surrounding rural properties.

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Contract Details

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- Position: Director of Nursing
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- Location: Tambo, QLD
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- Start Date: 21 September 2026
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- End Date: 5 October 2026
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- Base Rate: $128.53 per hour
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- Monday to Friday roster
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- 8:00am to 4:30pm
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- On-call and recall requirements after hours and weekends
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About the Facility

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This Primary Health Care Centre is staffed by a single Director of Nursing and supported by administration and operational staff.

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- Has no inpatient beds
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- Provides primary healthcare services to the local community
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- Supports surrounding rural and remote properties
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- Works closely with Queensland Ambulance Service
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- Is supported by community drivers and aeromedical retrieval services for emergencies
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Essential Requirements

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To be considered, applicants must have:

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Previous Queensland Health experience
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- Significant Rural and Remote nursing experience
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- Current RIPRN (Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse) qualification
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- Recent leadership experience at Director of Nursing level
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- Current clinical competencies relevant to remote practice
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- Ability to commit to the full contract dates (non-negotiable)
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📌 Director of Nursing (Tambo)
🏢 Troocoo
📍 Tambo