Registered Nurse - Theatre & Surgical Outpatients | Cooktown
Temporary Full-Time | Immediate Start | Up to 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
Contact David Chung on (07) 4043 0249 to learn more about the position and life in Cooktown.
About the role
This diverse role focuses on providing perioperative nursing care across theatre, surgical outpatients, and anaesthetics/scrub services, while participating in the on-call theatre roster for maternity services. The position also supports clinical leadership and operational functions, including CSSD oversight, quality and safety initiatives, equipment and stock management, and specialist surgical services such as General Surgery, Dental, ENT, Endoscopy, Minor Operations, and elective Caesarean sections.
Why Join Torres and Cape HHS?
Working in Torres and Cape HHS is more than a career move. It's an opportunity to experience a unique lifestyle while delivering meaningful healthcare to remote and regional communities. You'll gain diverse clinical experience not often available in larger metropolitan hospitals, while benefiting from strong professional support, development opportunities, and a close-knit team environment where your contribution is truly valued. Every day brings the chance to make a genuine difference to patient outcomes, all while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in one of Queensland's most beautiful and unique regions.
Salary & Benefits
Base salary $83,872 - $112,607 per annum
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% annual leave loading
Accommodation included
Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
Learn more about our benefits:
Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
Why Cooktown?
Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and Cape York, Cooktown offers an incredible lifestyle for those seeking adventure, connection and community.
Enjoy:
Tropical beaches, rainforest landscapes and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.
A relaxed lifestyle with short commutes and excellent work-life balance.
A welcoming community enriched by strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities.
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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How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
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