Job Description
WorkPac Health & Social Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with mining experience for a short-term contract at a mine site near Seymour, QLD (FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane). Work in a high-functioning team that supports emergency response, occupational health, and remote clinical care—while enjoying great facilities, catered meals, and a flat hourly rate of $80.
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About Our Client
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Our client, has a strong focus on safety, health, and operational excellence. Their FIFO camps offer modern accommodation, full catering, and recreation facilities to support a positive work environment.
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What You Will Be Doing
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This role involves working 12-hour day shifts (06:*******:00) as the sole RN on site, supported by an Emergency Services Officer (ESO) and Emergency Response Team (ERT). Responsibilities include:
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Providing immediate nursing care for injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies
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Conducting drug and alcohol testing per site protocol
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Participating in emergency response drills
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Supporting occupational health programs (pre-employment and periodic assessments)
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Assisting with health promotion and preventative initiatives
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Coordinating with site safety, HR, and management teams
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Managing documentation and maintaining governance standards
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Overseeing ambulance transfers (as needed)




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What You Will Need
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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Minimum 5 years post-grad experience, with recent mining or remote site work
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ALS Certification (valid and current)
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Manual Driver's Licence
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Drug & Alcohol Testing Certificate
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National Criminal History Check (valid within 3 years)
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Two clinical references
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CV highlighting mining or remote site experience
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What's In It For You?
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Flat rate of $80/hr
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FIFO from Townsville to Seymour (Brisbane departures available with overnight stay in Townsville at own expense)
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Paid travel time (starting 1 hour before departure, ending on landing in Townsville)
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Up-to-date FIFO camp facilities with air‐conditioned ensuite rooms
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Fully catered meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
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On‐site gym, pool, rec areas, Wi‐Fi, bar, and cinema
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Medical centre onsite and full site support from ESO/ERT
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High‐vis shirt provided; black/navy pants and lace‐up steel cap boots required
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COVID-19 Vaccination
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Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site-specific Health and Safety requirements.

📌 Registered Nurse - Mining (Townsville)
🏢 Workpac Group
📍 Townsville