Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care (Cairns), Queensland Health

Queensland Health

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Date posted: January 20, 2026

Closes: Feb 19, 2026


Where Every Moment Matters: Lead with Compassion in Cairns.
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Clinical Lead – Palliative Care | Cairns

Temporary Full-Time (Immediate start until 30 September 2026, with possibility of extension)

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Charlene McCall is ready to hear your story! Give her a call at 0447 654 *** to chat about the role and the team.

The Opportunity 🩺

In this high-impact leadership role, you are the bridge between clinical excellence and compassionate care. You won't just be managing patients; you'll be shaping the future of the service.

  • Lead the Way: Drive clinical development and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure care exceeds professional standards.
  • Support the Team: Provide expert direction to Clinical Nurses, Health Workers, and Admin staff.
  • Solve the Complex: Take the lead on challenging clinical situations with the support of a dedicated Social Work HP5 partner.

Benefits & Incentives

  • Base salary comprising between $5,233.50 - $5,682.10 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  • Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world 

Why Join Torres and Cape HHS?

Working here offers more than just a job; it's a career defined by purpose and connection. You'll be supported by a team that values your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate, and improve the lives of patients in unique community settings.

  • Lifestyle Balance: Enjoy a short commute and the vibrant, tropical lifestyle of Cairns.
  • Cultural Immersion: Work within a service that respects and celebrates rich Indigenous Culture. ️🩵🩶
  • Natural Wonders: Access world-class rainforests, coral reefs, and outback landscapes on your doorstep.
  • Choose Cairns for your next career move
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

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

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

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