Clinical Nurse

Job Description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions. By joining our growing health service, you become part of a workplace culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Working in regional, rural, and remote communities offers healthcare professionals a unique and rewarding experience. At MHHS, you’ll gain exposure to diverse clinical cases while contributing to meaningful improvements in community health—opportunities that are often difficult to find in larger metropolitan hospitals.

Role Details

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit at Sarina Hospital is currently seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse – Potentially Preventable Hospitalisations (PPH) Team to join the team on a permanent basis.

This role offers an opportunity to support culturally responsive healthcare while helping improve outcomes for First Nations communities across the region.

For full application instructions and mandatory requirements, applicants should review the official Role Description provided with the job listing.

Your Opportunity

As a Clinical Nurse within the Potentially Preventable Hospitalisations (PPH) Team, you will work in an advanced nursing role focused on improving health outcomes for First Nations people living with or at risk of chronic conditions.

This role requires a registered nurse with specialised knowledge in chronic disease management and community-based care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering advanced clinical nursing care for individuals managing chronic health conditions
• Assessing, planning, and coordinating treatment to support improved health and functional outcomes
• Promoting best-practice nursing care tailored to the needs of First Nations communities
• Supporting prevention, early intervention, and health promotion initiatives
• Leading strategies to reduce Potentially Preventable Hospitalisations in line with national Closing the Gap initiatives
• Ensuring clinical services are culturally appropriate and community-focused
• Providing outreach support for First Nations patients living in the Mackay and Sarina areas who are managing or at risk of chronic disease
• Strengthening access to primary healthcare services and improving long-term health outcomes

Through this role, you will help empower communities while supporting individuals to maintain their health, independence, and quality of life.

About the Team

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit plays a critical role within Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

The team focuses on developing and delivering culturally safe healthcare services that support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

By working closely with healthcare providers, community organisations, and patients, the unit helps ensure healthcare services are respectful, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.

About Mackay Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service delivers healthcare across a large and diverse region in Queensland.

The service includes:

• 6 hospitals
• 2 multi-purpose health services
• 4 community health centres

Together, these facilities employ more than 3,700 healthcare professionals and provide services across an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometres.

Communities served include:

Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina.

MHHS is dedicated to strengthening healthcare access and improving health outcomes for individuals and families throughout the region.

Benefits of Working With Us

Mackay Hospital and Health Service offers a supportive environment designed to help employees succeed both professionally and personally.

Employees may enjoy benefits such as:

• Competitive salary and salary packaging options
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Professional training, education, and research opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport program

These benefits reflect MHHS’s commitment to supporting the wellbeing and growth of its workforce.

Build a Meaningful Career in Regional Healthcare

Working with Mackay Hospital and Health Service means becoming part of a dedicated team that values community, cultural respect, and high-quality patient care.

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for First Nations communities, supporting chronic disease management, and delivering compassionate nursing care, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Join a health service that supports professional growth while helping create healthier communities across regional Queensland.

Occupational Group: Health – Nursing