Director of Nursing

Job description

Troocoo Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for a rural and remote contract based in Tambo, Queensland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse leader with extensive rural and remote experience to support a Primary Health Care Centre servicing the local community and surrounding rural properties.

Contract Details

• Position: Director of Nursing 
• Location: Tambo, QLD
• Start Date: 21 September 2026
• End Date: 5 October 2026
• Base Rate: $128.53 per hour
• Monday to Friday roster
• 8:00am to 4:30pm
• On-call and recall requirements after hours and weekends

About the Facility

This Primary Health Care Centre is staffed by a single Director of Nursing and supported by administration and operational staff.

The service:

• Has no inpatient beds
• Provides primary healthcare services to the local community
• Supports surrounding rural and remote properties
• Works closely with Queensland Ambulance Service
• Is supported by community drivers and aeromedical retrieval services for emergencies

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous Queensland Health experience
• Significant Rural and Remote nursing experience
• Current RIPRN (Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse) qualification
• Recent leadership experience at Director of Nursing level
• Current clinical competencies relevant to remote practice
• Ability to commit to the full contract dates (non-negotiable)

Apply Now

If you are an experienced rural and remote nursing leader available for the full contract period, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Troocoo Healthcare for a confidential discussion.