At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire surgical nursing while providing advanced clinical support and education.
- Company: Join the North West Hospital and Health Service in vibrant Mount Isa.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, isolation bonuses, travel allowances, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a supportive team culture with excellent career growth in a stunning location.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while enjoying a unique outback lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Relevant nursing degree and registration; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Lead, Educate and Inspire in Surgical Nursing! Live and work in Mount Isa, where career opportunities come with a unique outback lifestyle. Join the Surgical Ward at Mount Isa Hospital as a Clinical Nurse - Clinical Facilitator and use your clinical expertise to support quality surgical care, develop nursing capability and contribute to a strong, collaborative team in North West Queensland.
About the role
In this Clinical Nurse - Clinical Facilitator role, you will be a key clinical resource within the Surgical Ward, using your experience to support high standards of nursing practice, patient care and staff development.
- Provide advanced clinical support and leadership for patients with complex care needs.
- Facilitate clinical education, mentoring and support for nursing staff and students.
- Contribute to quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice.
- Support team coordination, clinical governance and service improvement.
Working with us
For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
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.
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.
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. Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster. Appointees will also be required to participate in an on-call roster. The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service. 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.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all. The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Contact: Mere Waqanivalu on (07) 4764 1732. Applications close: Friday, 30 October 2026.
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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