Your Nursing Career Starts Here – Julia Creek MPHS
We're looking for a passionate Enrolled Nurse to join our team at Julia Creek MPHS. This permanent full-time role offers the chance to provide person-centred care in a supportive rural health environment. Enjoy variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact in the community.
About The Role
As an Enrolled Nurse at Julia Creek MPHS, you'll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to person-centred care and professional collaboration.
* Provide high-quality nursing care under the supervision of an RN/RM, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
* Support culturally responsive care for diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* Contribute to quality initiatives and maintain accurate documentation using clinical systems.
Working with us
* For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (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; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
* 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
* Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate
* 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
About North West Hospital and Health Service
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Nestled on the Overlander's Way, Julia Creek is a vibrant outback town located 650 km west of Townsville and 250 km east of Mount Isa. Known as the "Gateway to the Gulf" it lies in the heart of North Outback Queensland, sustained by the Great Artesian Basin.
The town boasts a lively social calendar, highlighted by the annual Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival in April. This iconic event features one of Australia's toughest triathlons, and the thrilling Artesian Express Horse Race—the richest in northwest Queensland—a PBR bull ride.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Kellie Leon on
Applications close: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Occupational group
Health - Nursing