Assistant Director of Nursing Primary Health Care | Permanent Full Time | Thursday Island
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? David Kitchner (0439 505 410) would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Tell me more...Thursday Island is a lively and culturally rich community where island life blends beautifully with work, recreation, and tradition. With a diverse calendar of local festivals, creative workshops, outdoor adventures, and recreational activities which include camping, trekking, and community events, the island offers plenty of ways to unwind and connect. Its warm, close-knit atmosphere, strong cultural heritage, and access to unique Torres Strait experiences make it an inviting and fulfilling place to live, work, and play.
The Assistant Director of Nursing Primary Health Care provides professional and clinical leadership for nursing staff across outer island primary health care centres, programs, and GP services in the Torres Strait. Working within the Torres Model of Care, the role partners with operational leaders to guide the planning, coordination, and evaluation of clinical services. It also includes participating in clinical work when required and offering support in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's Registered Nurse Standards of Practice. Additionally, the position supports the Executive General Manager North and the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services in delivering regionally aligned, publicly funded nursing and midwifery services.
Professional and personal motivators!
As the Assistant Director of Nursing working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
Base salary comprising between $164, 519 - $172, 492 per annum - you may be eligible for additional benefits - refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
Relocation and accommodation incentives
Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
Rich Indigenous Culture
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
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