Lead with Care: Clinical Nurse Opportunity in Julia Creek
Join North West Health Service (HHS) as a Clinical Nurse at Julia Creek MPHS. This permanent full‑time role offers the chance to lead clinical care, mentor staff, and make a real impact in a rural health setting. Enjoy autonomy, professional growth, and a supportive team environment.
About The Role
As a Clinical Nurse at Julia Creek MPHS, you'll provide advanced clinical care and leadership in a dynamic rural setting. You'll work autonomously, coordinate complex patient care, and support nursing staff while ensuring quality standards are met. This role is pivotal in delivering person‑centred care and fostering strong professional relationships within the community.
* Deliver advanced clinical care across emergency, inpatient, and aged care settings.
* Provide leadership, mentorship, and education to nursing staff and students.
Working with Us
* Isolation bonus: AUD$3,605 for the first year; AUD$10,815 for the second year; AUD$7,210 for the third year and every year thereafter (pro rata for part‑time employees).
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
* Two return airfares per annum (full‑time employees, including spouse/dependents) or one return airfare per annum (part‑time employees) to the nearest east‑coast provincial city in conjunction with recreation leave.
* Two weeks' annual leave, travel as required, and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
* 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: This position works in an identified aged‑care facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to hold a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate obtaining this 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 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, featuring one of Australia's toughest triathlons, the thrilling Artesian Express Horse Race, and a PBR bull‑ride.
Interested?
Download the role description for further information and application/interview preparation.
Contact: Kellie Leon on 4000.
Applications close: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Occupational group Health – Nursing
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