Nurse Practitioner

Permanent Full Time position available

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Sue Gibuma, would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Tell me more...The position entails responsibility for the overall planning, coordination, formulation, and direction to the provision of clinical care for Diabetes Services in Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Northern Sector based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)– Registered Nurse Standards of Practice.

Where is Thursday Island?

Located in the heart of the Torres Strait, Thursday Island offers a unique blend of vibrant culture, close-knit community, and stunning tropical beauty. Surrounded by turquoise waters and rich in Torres Strait Islander traditions, it's a place where your work truly matters — and where island life brings both adventure and deep connection. With regular flights to Cairns, it's remote but accessible — the perfect balance of purpose and paradise.

Professional and personal motivators

As a Nursing Practitioner working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $149, $155,831.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers )
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• 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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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies