This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating for our North West communities.
Pathways to better health
Job details
- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/MI
- Closing date: 14-Oct-2025
- Yearly salary: $107,960 - $115,604
- Job duration: Permanent full-time
- Contact person: Ruth Dewar
- Contact details:
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote incentives
Working with us
- For 1 year you will receive an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500.
If you stay for 2 years you will receive AUD$10,500, and for the 3rd year (and every year after that) you will receive AUD$7,000.
- Base salary ranges between $107,960 and $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 (Band 1.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are available.
In your downtime, we provide 2 return airfares per year (inc.
spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city with recreation leave; 5 weeks leave per year with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience.
We offer career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs, and support for courses and conferences.
Plus 2 weeks per year of additional travel and enrolment/conference costs for approved courses.
Staff accommodation may be provided, or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Mornington Island Hospital is a remote Level 2 hospital providing 24-hour acute inpatient and emergency care, with a team including a medical officer and registered nurses.
Mornington Island has 8 general medical beds and 4 Emergency department beds.
About the role
Permanent full-time position available.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS) is a multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of public health and clinical interventions to reduce risks and harms associated with substance use.
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse (CN) to bring advanced clinical expertise, solid problem-solving, and exceptional planning and coordination skills to our team.
In this role, you will: provide high-quality care for patients, residents, and clients with complex mental health needs; deliver a wide range of drug and alcohol services to individuals, families, groups, and the wider community; ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care for patients, residents, and clients with complex mental health needs.
- Deliver a wide range of drug and alcohol services to individuals, families, groups, and the wider community.
- Ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are met.
Qualifications
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening including Criminal History checks.
- Evidence of vaccination or immunity to Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis may be required.
- A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Apply ONLINE:
Contact: Ruth Dewar on
Applications close: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Required Skill Profession
Healthcare & Medical
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