Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Graduate Enrolled Nurse with the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Make the move, Make a difference The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
Graduate Program Structure The Graduate Program provides a structured, supported transition to professional practice, including:
- Supervised clinical experience with graduated independence.
- Learning activities linked to core EN competencies.
- Regular feedback to support development and confidence.
- Opportunities to consolidate critical thinking and clinical skills.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview.
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What we offer
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace advantages. 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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