Clinical Nurse - Medical Ward

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Return airfares (full-time)

Superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave

Sick leave accrual

Salary sacrificing options

Staff accommodation or rental subsidy

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service in Mount Isa is seeking a Clinical Nurse to deliver advanced clinical care and lead a busy medical ward. You will care for patients across multiple medical specialties and contribute to staff development in a 20-bed inpatient setting.

The role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care and opportunities to influence patient outcomes while supporting the nursing team. Apply to join a remote-region healthcare facility with related incentives.

Qualifications

• Mandatory nursing registration/licence is required.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening incl. criminal history checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care and leadership in a busy 20-bed medical ward.
• Care for patients across cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, renal and palliative specialties.
• Support and develop nursing staff within the ward.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Advance Your Nursing Career in Mount Isa!

Join the Medical Ward team at Mount Isa Hospital and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

About The Role

The Medical Ward at Mount Isa Hospital is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse to provide advanced clinical care and leadership within a busy 20-bed inpatient ward.

Caring for patients across a broad range of medical specialties, including cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, renal and palliative care, this role offers the opportunity to influence patient outcomes while supporting and developing the nursing team.

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.


• 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.

Applications close: Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Occupational group

Health - Nursing