Registered Nurse Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program (Vision)

Queensland Health; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Travel allowances

Staff accommodation

Rental subsidy

Airfares included

Superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Health in North West Queensland is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program (Vision). The role focuses on vision screening and early intervention for school‑aged children, within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will partner with families, schools and health professionals to promote preventative care and health education, helping to improve access to essential services across the region.

Qualifications

• Mandatory tertiary nursing degree and appropriate registration/licences.
• Experience in child health or school health programs is advantageous.
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities within the North West Hospital and Health Service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vision screening and early identification of vision concerns in primary school children.
• Collaborate with Children's Health Queensland, families, schools and healthcare professionals.
• Promote health education and culturally responsive care to improve access for children and families across the region.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Vision screening

Pediatric care

Education

Tertiary nursing degree

Job description

Make a Difference in Children’s Vision Health! Help shape brighter futures for children across North West Queensland in this rewarding nursing opportunity. Enjoy the flexibility of a temporary part-time role while experiencing the unique lifestyle, welcoming communities and wide open landscapes of Mount Isa and the surrounding region.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Part-time
• Occupational group: Health - Nursing
• Classification: Nurse Grade 5
• Workplace Location: North West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/MI694926
• Closing date: 12-Nov-2026
• Salary Other: $44.27 - $56.79 p.h
• Job duration: Temporary part time (until 30 June 2029)
• Contact person: Kerri O'Connor
• Contact details: 0418 938 922 Access the National Relay Service

About the role

Join the Maternal Child Youth Health team as a Registered Nurse in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program (Vision), helping support children's health and wellbeing through early intervention and preventative care.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to vision screening and early identification of potential vision concerns in primary school aged children.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Health Queensland, families, schools and healthcare professionals.
• Promote health education and culturally responsive care, helping improve access to essential services for children and families across the region.

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.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• The position will involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service. All remote schools are serviced by this role.
• 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.

Enjoy a relaxed pace of life, access to outdoor adventures and the opportunity to build meaningful connections while making a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of regional communities.

With a temporary part-time commitment of 24 hours per fortnight until 30 June 2029, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to children's health while enjoying the lifestyle and experiences of North West Queensland.

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.