Enrolled Nurse
Job Description
Start your Enrolled Nurse career in Far North Queensland, where the rainforest meets the reef and every day brings new experiences. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) is offering multiple nursing positions across a variety of clinical settings, giving you the opportunity to build your skills while working with supportive and experienced healthcare teams.
This is an ideal opportunity for nurses who want to gain hands-on clinical experience, expand their professional capabilities, and make a meaningful difference in diverse communities.
About the Organisation
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provides public healthcare services across Far North Queensland, supporting communities through a network of hospitals, health centres, and outreach services. Care is delivered across tertiary, regional, rural, and remote facilities to a diverse population, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The nursing workforce operates within a strong clinical governance framework, aligned with Queensland Health policies, the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards.
Clinical Areas You May Work In
Enrolled Nurses may work across a wide range of healthcare environments, including:
- Acute inpatient wards
- Medical and surgical units
- Sub-acute and rehabilitation services
- Emergency and procedural areas (within scope)
- Specialty services
- Rural and remote healthcare facilities
- Community and outreach programs
- Staffing and relief pools
Depending on the service area, nurses may work across multiple clinical settings within their scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care to an allocated group of patients
- Assist with daily patient care and clinical support
- Provide patient education and health information
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care
- Monitor patient conditions and escalate clinical concerns when necessary
Employment Options
Multiple roles are available, including:
- Permanent positions
- Temporary opportunities
- Casual employment
- Full-time and part-time options
Evidence of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) compliance is required in accordance with government health policies and legislation.
Benefits and Lifestyle
Working with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers more than a rewarding healthcare career. Staff benefit from:
- Competitive salary and generous superannuation
- Salary packaging options
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- A healthy work–life balance in a unique tropical location
Outside of work, you can enjoy the region’s sunshine, rainforest trails, swimming spots, and access to the Great Barrier Reef, making Far North Queensland an exceptional place to live and work.
Join the Team
Become part of a team of over 6,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering quality care across Far North Queensland.
Visit the official website to learn more about the hospitals, health centres, and career opportunities available within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
