Clinical Nurse - Kidney Services

Bring Specialist Kidney Care Closer to Community!

About the role

The North West HHS Kidney Service is committed to improving health equity and access to specialist kidney care across some of Queensland's most remote communities.

Through our network of dialysis units in Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Mornington Island and the future Normanton service, we provide culturally safe, community-based care that reduces the need for patients to relocate away from their families and support networks.

With travel opportunities to outreach locations, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on innovation and patient-centred care, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of people living with chronic kidney disease throughout North West Queensland.

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.

Requirements

• Mandatory 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 Service

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The 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.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: AJ Chalmers on (07) •••• •826.

Applications close: Tuesday, 29 September 2026.