Clinical Nurse - Kidney Services

uWorkin; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Airfare allowances

Staff accommodation

Long service leave

Superannuation

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a permanent, full-time Nurse Grade 6 (1) to deliver high-quality haemodialysis care across Mount Isa and remote communities.

The role combines clinical practice, leadership and outreach, with travel to outreach locations and a focus on culturally safe, patient-centred care. Closing date 29 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in nursing or healthcare and current registration/licence.
• C Class Driver Licence.
• Pre-employment screening including criminal history checks.
• Vaccination or immunity evidence may be required for this role.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Bring Specialist Kidney Care Closer to Community!
Join the North West HHS Kidney Service and help deliver high-quality, culturally responsive haemodialysis care across Mount Isa and remote communities. This is a unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership, and outreach care while supporting patients to access treatment closer to home.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Health - Nursing
• Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
• Workplace Location: North West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/MI691444
• Closing date: 29-Sep-2026
• Job duration: Permanent, Full-time
• Contact person: AJ Chalmers
• Contact details: [phone]
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About the role

The North West HHS Kidney Service is committed to improving health equity and access to specialist kidney care across some of Queensland's most remote communities.

Through our network of dialysis units in Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Mornington Island and the future Normanton service, we provide culturally safe, community-based care that reduces the need for patients to relocate away from their families and support networks.

With travel opportunities to outreach locations, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on innovation and patient-centred care, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of people living with chronic kidney disease throughout North West Queensland.

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.

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

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.

• 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?

Contact: AJ Chalmers on [phone].

Applications close: Tuesday, 29 September 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.