Clinical Nurse Consultant Mental Health Doomadgee

2 weeks ago


Townsville, Australia North West Queensland Full time

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 7
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/MI656479
Closing date 23-Sep-2025
Yearly salary $132562 - $143924
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Sarah Curry
Contact details (07) 4744 7103
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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 $132,562 and $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7).
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

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.

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.

The Doomadgee Hospital provides 24-hour acute inpatient and accident and emergency care. It is located in the far North-western corner of Queensland on the Nicholson River near the gulf of Carpentaria. The Waanyi and Gangalidda people are recognised as the Traditional Custodians of the area..

About the role

Permanent full time position.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Doomadgee provides direct and indirect care as required and works in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Educator and wider multidisciplinary health care teams to support the clinical unit in the provision of safe quality healthcare through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice for the speciality of mental health.

Requirements

- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.
- 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.

Interested?

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

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI656479

Contact: Sarah Curry on 07 4744 7103

Applications close: Tuesday, 23 September 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.

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