Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatric Outreach (Cairns)

About this role

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatric Outreach (Cairns)

📍Nurse Grade 7 (NRG7) | Temporary Full Time (up to 04 July 2027 with possible extension) Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Lucy Pullen, 0467 960 910 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

Are you an experienced paediatric nurse looking for an adventure with purpose?

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Paediatric Outreach Service to join our dedicated team based in Cairns. The position offers the opportunity to provide expert paediatric outreach services across the Torres and Cape region, supporting improved health outcomes for children, young people and their families living in some of Australia's most remote communities.

This is a rewarding role for a clinician who is passionate about health equity, culturally safe care, and improving access to specialist paediatric services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

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 Torres Strait and Cape York.

Discover more by reading the role description attached .

Travel Requirements

This is a genuine outreach position with regular travel throughout remote and very remote Torres Strait and Cape York communities - travel will be on a needs basis.

The successful applicant must be willing and able to undertake travel using a variety of transport methods, including small aircraft, helicopter and ferry services, four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles, commercial flights and road transport. Travel may involve overnight stays in remote communities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced paediatric nurse with strong clinical expertise and advanced practice skills.

• Is passionate about improving healthcare access and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Is resilient, adaptable and thrives in dynamic and remote healthcare environments.

This role provides a unique opportunity to:

• Deliver meaningful healthcare services to children and families in remote communities.

• Work alongside passionate and dedicated multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience the diverse cultures, landscapes and communities of Torres and Cape.

• Develop your clinical leadership and outreach practice skills.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $5,390.40 - $5,852.40 p.f and super contribution of 12.75%

• You may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave

• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

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 and dont forget to follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

If you are resilient, organised, motivated, enjoy working autonomously, and are passionate about paediatrics and rural and remote nursing, we'd love to hear from you!

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.