About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) provide an extensive range of health services at more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the South, Cow Bay in the North and Croydon in the west. Rural hospitals in the Cairns and Hinterland region form a network of small to medium facilities that deliver essential healthcare to their local communities managing a broad range of conditions. We are looking for Registered Nurses to work in the following facilities:
Atherton Hospital, Mareeba Hospital, Innisfail Hospital, Mossman MPHS, Babinda MPHS, Herberton Hospital, Tully Hospital, Yarrabah Hospital (for more information about these facilities, please see the attached facilities overview).
Why choose rural nursing in Cairns & Hinterland?
Meaningful impact: Build strong connections with patients and communities while providing essential healthcare services.
Diverse clinical experience: Gain exposure to emergency, acute, aged care, and primary health in varied settings.
Professional growth: Expand your clinical capabilities with opportunities for upskilling, leadership, and career advancement.
Supportive teams: Work alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams in welcoming and collaborative environments.
Lifestyle benefits: Enjoy the natural beauty of Far North Queensland - from tropical rainforests to coastal landscapes - while embracing a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle.
About your role:
Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and clinical progress
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
Maintain accurate and timely documentation through the use of digital health systems
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
