Registered Nurse

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Atherton; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel allowance

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is seeking experienced Emergency Registered Nurses to join busy rural and regional EDs across Far North Queensland.

Casual/Temporary roles offer high-acuity clinical work, strong team support and a tropical lifestyle. Sites include Tully, Mossman, Atherton, Mareeba, and nearby facilities with diverse trauma, medical, paediatrics and mental health cases.

Accommodation and travel arrangements are provided or site dependent.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong Emergency Department experience (rural/regional highly regarded).
• ALS, triage competency, iEMR QLD training, FirstNet training.
• Confident in resuscitation, acute assessment & deteriorating patient management.
• Ability to work autonomously in rural and remote settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Emergency ED experience

Autonomy in rural settings

ALS competencies

Triage competency

Teamwork and communication

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Tools

iEMR QLD training

FirstNet training

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Atherton QLD

Casual/Temporary

3mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department | Cairns & Far North Queensland Region (Multiple Sites)

We are seeking experienced Emergency Registered Nurses to join busy and supportive rural and regional EDs across Far North Queensland.

These roles offer the perfect blend of high-acuity clinical work, team support, and an unbeatable tropical lifestyle.

Locations & Hospital Highlights

Tully Hospital

A small but vital rural ED supporting remote communities south of Cairns.

• 4-bed ED within a 20-bed facility
• Diverse presentations including trauma, medical, paediatrics & aged care
• Close-knit team with strong autonomy required
• Lifestyle: Rainforests, waterfalls, Mission Beach, hiking, swimming holes and tropical escapes

Mossman Hospital

A busy rural ED with strong flow and 24/7 medical cover.

• 10-bed ED (approx. 50 presentations/day) + acute ward
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong ED capability
• Lifestyle: Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas, reef access and river fishing

Atherton Hospital

A well-supported rural hospital in the scenic Tablelands region.

• 24/7 ED within a 56-bed facility
• Broad mix of trauma, medical, paediatrics & mental health
• Lifestyle: Waterfalls, crater lakes, hiking trails, wineries and a strong community feel

Mareeba Hospital

A fast-paced rural ED with strong team support and varied presentations.

• 6 treatment spaces incl. resus bays
• Focus on community health and culturally responsive care
• Lifestyle: Coffee plantations, tropical fruit farms, hot springs, and easy access to Cairns & reef

Small rural ED with high autonomy and varied emergency presentations.

• In-charge capability required
• Strong focus on assessment, triage & resus care
• Lifestyle: Babinda Boulders, waterfalls, rainforest walks, kayaking and relaxed tropical living

A regional ED supporting a diverse coastal community.

• 24-hour ED with broad acute presentations
• Strong focus on assessment, coordination & emergency response
• Lifestyle: Beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, river systems, local markets and laid-back coastal living

Skills & Experience Required

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Strong Emergency Department experience (rural/regional highly regarded)
• Mandatory: ALS, triage competency, iEMR QLD training, FirstNet training
• Confident in resuscitation, acute assessment & deteriorating patient management
• Ability to work autonomously in rural and remote settings
• Excellent communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments

Why Far North Queensland?

Working in FNQ means more than a contract-it's a lifestyle upgrade:

• Swim in waterfalls, explore rainforests & hidden swimming holes
• Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands
• Weekend trips to Mission Beach, Port Douglas & Cape Tribulation
• Hiking, wildlife spotting, river fishing & outdoor adventures year-round
• Strong community connection and relaxed coastal living

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rates + penalties + super
• Travel allowance (varies by site)
• Accommodation provided or arranged (site dependent)
• Opportunity to work across diverse rural ED environments
• Strong clinical support teams and varied case exposure