Clinical Facilitator - Lower Gulf

Queensland Government; Normanton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Return airfares

Staff accommodation

Rental subsidy

Long Service Leave accrual

Sick Leave accrual

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Queensland Government North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Remote Facilities nurse to support development and clinical capability across Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Burketown and Karumba. You will work with the Director of Nursing - Remote Facilities to foster a culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement in remote communities.

You will contribute to better health outcomes, with emphasis on aged care and preventive health services, while navigating

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualification and current registration/licence.
• Experience in aged care or remote health settings preferred.
• Willingness to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Support development and clinical capability of nursing staff across remote sites.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing - Remote Facilities to foster learning and improvement.
• Contribute to better health outcomes in Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Burketown and Karumba.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Aged care experience

Vaccination knowledge

Education

Tertiary nursing degree

Nursing registration

Job description

About the roleYou will be a key member of the Remote Facilities team, supporting the professional development and clinical capability of nursing staff across Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Burketown and Karumba.Working closely with the Director of Nursing - Remote Facilities and the Professional Practice Support Unit, you'll help foster a culture of learning, excellence and continuous improvement while contributing to better health outcomes for remote communities.Working with usFor 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.RequirementsAged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.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 ServiceThe 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.Unique locationsFriendly communitiesRegional, rural and remote $$$ incentivesNORMANTON is a small community situated on the banks of the Norman River in the Gulf of Carpentaria.Interested?Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.Contact: Devashrii Dobe on 0408 103 851.Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.