About the role As a Clinical Nurse within our Surgical Ward at Mount Isa Hospital, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients with complex surgical needs. Working autonomously within a supportive team environment, you'll provide clinical leadership, coordinate care, and contribute to ongoing education, quality improvement, and system support across the unit. Apply advanced clinical judgement to support patient assessment, planning, and delivery of person‑centred surgical care. Contribute to quality and safety initiatives, clinical audits, and continuous service improvement across the Surgical Ward and DSU. Support education, research, and professional development activities that enhance evidence‑based practice within the team. Working with us For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815 and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210 (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; of which we offer 6 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution. 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. 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 Unique locations Friendly communities Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives 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. Mount Isa is a great place to live and work! Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Mere Waqanivalu on (07) 4764 1732. Applications close: Friday, 20 February 2026.
