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.

D6 North previously known as Surgical and Orthopaedic Assessment Unit (SOAU) works is to provide excellence in multidisciplinary Surgical and Orthopaedic care to in scope patients requiring assessment, treatment, and minor procedures.

About your role:
Provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical, surgical and trauma conditions.
Deliver advanced clinical care including medications, IV therapy, wound management and specialised interventions.
Coordinate pre- and post-operative care, discharge planning and patient education.
Monitor and manage deteriorating patients, including telemetry and delirium care.
Support patients with activities of daily living while promoting recovery and independence.

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 perks. 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 environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

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📌 Registered Nurse, Surgical and Orthopaedic Assessment UnitNorth) - Cairns Hospital (North Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland