Grow Your Nursing Career in a Diverse and Dynamic Medical Ward!

Be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients across a broad range of medical specialties.

About The Role

Working in Mount Isa Hospital's 20-bed Medical Ward, you'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, contribute to positive patient outcomes, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.

- Deliver comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care across a variety of medical specialties including cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, renal and palliative care.
- Utilise clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
- Support, mentor and collaborate with Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students to foster a positive learning environment.

Working with us

- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,714. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,140; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,426 (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime , we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
- We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible)



or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital And Health Service The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the chance to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Kate Chadwick on (07) 4745 4564.

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Occupational group Health - Nursing

📌 Registered Nurse - Medical Ward (Mount Isa)
🏢 North West Hospital and Health Service
📍 Mount Isa