Clinical Nurse | Permanent Full Time & Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)!
Multiple positions available | Cape York communities
This is more than a nursing role – it’s the kind of experience that stays with you for life.
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is inviting passionate and grounded Clinical Nurses to join our Cape York Primary Health Care Centres (PHCCs), delivering acute and primary health care in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Two pathways. One powerful experience.
With multiple positions available, we’re looking for nurses at different stages of their journey – whether you’re testing the waters or ready to commit long-term. This could be the role that reshapes how you see nursing.
- Permanent Full Time – For nurses seeking security, continuity, and connection, a permanent role offers something truly special – the chance to become a trusted and familiar face in community. These roles are felt, valued, and remembered. You’ll see the direct contribution of your care and build meaningful relationships that don’t happen in fast-paced city systems.
- Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months) – if you’ve ever wondered “could remote nursing be for me?”, this is your chance to find out. This option offers a supported, immersive experience that builds clinical confidence, cultural capability, and real-world skills you’ll carry throughout your entire nursing career. Many nurses arrive for a contract… and end up staying longer than planned.
Considering applying with a friend?
With multiple vacancies available across Cape York, this is also a unique opportunity for nurses to apply together!
If you’re thinking about making the move but don’t want to do it alone, why not do it together? Nursing with a friend can make the transition into remote practice easier, more supportive, and even more rewarding. Sharing the experience often helps nurses settle in, build confidence, and stay longer – while creating lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories (when applying, simply mention that you’re applying with a friend).
🌅 Why nurses choose Cape York
- Excellent financial benefits and incentives
- Accommodation and relocation support (where applicable)
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (where applicable)
- Broad clinical exposure and skill development
- Strong sense of purpose and professional growth
- A work environment where your contribution truly matters
- Base salary comprising between $111,198.00 – $119,072.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Yes – if you’re coming from a city, Cape York may feel like a big change. But for many nurses, it’s a worthwhile one: slower pace, deeper clinical exposure, stronger community connection, and a chance to see what direct, holistic care really looks like.
Have a yarn with the hiring manager! Abby Conry, 0427 645 437 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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🧡 Torres and Cape HHS Values – Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
TCHHS warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to apply. Cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community are highly valued and strengthen the care we deliver across Cape York.
✅ How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
