Clinical Nurse - Paediatrics

North West Hospital and Health Service; Queensland; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus: year 1 AUD 3,714

Isolation bonus: year 2 AUD 11,140

Year 3+ AUD 7,426 p.a. (pro rata for <

Staff travel allowances: 2 return airf

12.75% employer superannuation

Long Service Leave & Sick Leave accrua

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Clinical Nurse, Paediatrics in Mount Isa to lead paediatric care from birth to adolescence. You will work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care and influence clinical practice.

The role includes opportunities for staff development, involvement in continuous improvement, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to rural/remote service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing and registration/licence to practise.
• C Class Driver Licence.
• Probation may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical leadership in a busy paediatric environment for birth to adolescence.
• Coordinate and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based paediatric care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Pediatrics

Autonomy

Education

Nursing degree

Nursing registration

Job description

About the roleAs the Clinical Nurse, Paediatrics, you will provide advanced clinical leadership within a busy and rewarding paediatric environment caring for children from birth through to adolescence.Working autonomously and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you'll coordinate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with a broad range of acute, chronic, surgical and complex healthcare needs.This is an opportunity to influence clinical practice, support staff development and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that make a genuine difference to children and families across the region.Working with usFor 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,714. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,140; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,426 (pro rata for part time employees).12.75% employer superannuation contribution.Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.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.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 $$$ incentivesThe 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: Melissa Holden on [phone].Applications close: Wednesday, 18 November 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.