Clinical Nurse Consultant - Normanton

Queensland Government; Normanton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Travel subsidies

Staff accommodation

Conferences funded

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced nursing leader to oversee clinical practice at Normanton Hospital and the surrounding community health services. You will collaborate with senior nursing and multidisciplinary teams to drive high-quality, patient-centred care and lead initiatives in quality improvement and workforce development.

The role supports integrated health outcomes for remote communities, with incentives and a focus on evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Mandatory requirements include a relevant tertiary degree and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist expertise to support patient-centred care across Normanton Hospital and Community Health.
• Lead quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support workforce development and positive health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Workforce development

Education

Tertiary degree

Registration/licence

Job description

About the roleYou will provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist expertise to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across Normanton Hospital and Community Health. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Educator and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead quality improvement, workforce development and evidence-based practice initiatives while ensuring positive health outcomes for individuals, families and the wider community.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.RequirementsMandatory 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: Katherine Stock on [phone].Applications close: Thursday, 22 October 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.