Registered Nurse / Trainee Midwife - Maternity

Queensland Government; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation/bonus incentives

Travel allowances

Staff accommodation or rental subsidy

Salary sacrificing options

Professional development

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service in Mount Isa invites applications for an 18‑month Registered Nurse role to develop a midwifery career through rotations across antenatal, birthing, postnatal and neonatal services while studying toward a Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.

You will be supported by an experienced team committed to clinical excellence and professional development, with in‑house training, mentoring, salary sacrificing options, travel allowances, accommodation assistance for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) with registration/licence to practise as a Registered Nurse.
• Interest or experience in midwifery is desirable and supportive of the role.

Skills

Midwifery interest

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Driver's Licence (C)

Job description

About the roleThis is an exciting 18-month opportunity for a Registered Nurse to develop their midwifery career within a supportive and contemporary maternity service.Gain exposure to the full scope of maternity care through structured rotations across antenatal, birthing, postnatal and neonatal services while studying toward your Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.You'll be supported by an experienced team committed to clinical excellence, professional development, and positive outcomes for women, babies, and families across the North West region.Working with usFor 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.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.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: Julie Hurst on [phone].Applications close: Wednesday, 7 October 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.