North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.
• Base salary ranges between $82,753 and $106,144 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences. We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

In your down time we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the narest east cost provincial city in conjunction with your rcreational leave.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Julia Creek MPHS is an approved level 2 clinical facility with 4 residential aged care beds, 2 acute beds, 2 observation bays and 1 resus room. Patients who require a higher level of care are transferred to an appropriate facility, usually in Mt Isa or Townsville. Clients needing Ortho, Cardiac, Ophthalmology, ICU or Vascular services will be transferred to Townsville in most cases.

Julia Creek is a great place to live and work!

About the role

Permanent Full Time position available.

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Julia Creek MPHS delivers safe compassionate clinical care; working collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve best practice patient outcomes The RN engages in reflective, analytical practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of direct person-centred care. The RN continually improves their skills and knowledge developing from graduate to highly skilled Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• 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.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI659691

Contact: Kellie Leon on (07) 4746 4000.

Applications close: Wednesday, 08 October 2025.