About the role In this role, you'll support patients, families and clinicians to ensure culturally safe, high-quality renal care. Working under the guidance of Registered and Clinical Nurses, you'll help coordinate care, contribute to clinical governance, and play a vital part in health education, prevention, and community support. Key Highlights Support culturally appropriate clinical care, patient education, and care coordination for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients with kidney disease. Assist the renal team with haemodialysis machine preparation, maintenance and consumables management under nurse guidance. Build strong relationships with patients, families, and community groups to improve engagement, cultural safety and health outcomes. Working with us Base salary ranges between $75,090 and $103,261 p.a. (HWF3). 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. Providing 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) 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. 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 It is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders The position will involve travel to various facilities or units within the Northwest Hospital and Health Service. C Class Motor Vehicle Licence. Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check, from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis. 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. Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Sichit Simon on (07) 4744 4826 Applications close: Monday 29 December 2025
