Make the move. Make a difference.

Care where you are truly needed.

Looking for more than just a nursing job? Join the Rural and Remote Services as a Clinical Nurse in Theatre 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 demonstrate nursing competence in the provision of nursing care to patients and undertakes delegated activities while assuming individual accountability for actions within the position and context of practice.

About us:

The Perioperative Services at Atherton Hospital provide an integrated pathway of patient care which commences prior to admission and continues through to discharge, connecting care in the community if required. The clinical services provided in the Perioperative Services are provided to level 3 for general peri-operative and anaesthetic services, and to level 4 for endoscopy services

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.

The Clinical Nurse will provide a comprehensive, holistic nursing service to patients within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will….





- Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the area of clinical specialty and work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
- Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
- Use advanced level communication and interpersonal skills, incorporating the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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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 setting.

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Theatre) Rural and Remote Services - Atherton Hospital
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Atherton