Clinical Nurse (CN) Location: Lockhart River, Queensland Employment Type: Contract An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Nurse (CN) to join a remote healthcare service in Lockhart River.
This role is ideal for a confident senior nurse who thrives in rural and autonomous practice environments.
About the Role As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide advanced clinical care, leadership, and coordination within a remote health facility.
You will act as a senior clinician on shift, supporting both emergency presentations and ongoing primary health care needs within the community.
This role requires robust clinical judgement, leadership capability, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a high standard of patient care.
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver advanced acute and emergency nursing care in a remote settingAct as first on call for clinical decision-making and escalation supportManage triage and emergency presentations effectivelySupport and participate in MEC/REC (Medical Emergency Care / Remote Emergency Care) processesContribute to portfolio development, clinical audit, and quality improvement activitiesProvide leadership and support to other nursing staffEnsure safe,



culturally appropriate care in a remote community settingEssential CriteriaMinimum 5 years' experience in an acute care settingCurrent AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseAdvanced Life Support (ALS) certificationPaediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationRecognised Triage qualificationDemonstrated experience in first on call / senior nurse rolesCompetency in MEC/REC training or equivalent emergency care frameworkHighly DesirableCurrent manual driver's licenceWhat We OfferUnique opportunity to work in a remote and rewarding healthcare environmentStrong clinical autonomy and leadership scopeAccommodation support (if applicable to placement arrangements)Travel assistance providedOpportunity to enhance remote emergency and primary health care expertiseClose-knit team environment with meaningful community impactWhy Lockhart River?
This is a rare opportunity to experience remote nursing at a senior level in one of Queensland's most unique coastal communities.
The role offers both professional challenge and the chance to make a genuine difference in community health outcomes.

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