About the role
About us
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Renowned for its stunning natural attractions—including Mossman Gorge, the ancient Daintree Rainforest, and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef—the region offers a unique blend of ecological wonders and visitor experiences. Located just 75km north of Cairns and its international airport, Mossman provides all the essential amenities and services for a comfortable family lifestyle.
Mossman Community Health is based at the Mossman Hospital. It is coordinated by the Nurse Unit Manager and comprises of Clinical Nurses, Indigenous Health Workers, Allied Health professionals, operational and administrative staff.
About your role
The Child Youth and Family Health Service deliver evidence-based person-centred care to children and families by promoting health, well-being and development of children and families.
The Registered Nurse will be involved in delivering Putting Queensland Kids First (PQKF) initiatives in the community in collaboration with Clinical Nurses and external agencies.
Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to):
- Deliver child and family health nursing services across community, clinic and home settings under supervision.
- Conduct developmental screening, growth assessments and child health surveillance.
- Provide evidence-based breastfeeding, infant feeding, sleep and parenting support.
- Support immunisation, health promotion and early identification of child health, developmental and wellbeing concerns.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview.
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.