154 Public Health Nurse jobs in Australia
Public Health Nurse | Aboriginal Health | Tropical QLD | Mon-Fri + Up to $107K
Posted 15 days ago
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This is your opportunity to take on a frontline role in a dynamic, culturally rich setting — delivering vital education, clinical support, and outbreak response programs that make a real difference to community wellbeing.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Permanent role | Up to $107K + 12% superannuation
- Travel allowance to and from work
- Monday–Friday hours – no shift work or weekends
- Birthday leave + special community holidays
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive, collaborative healthcare team
Live and work in a welcoming tropical Queensland community surrounded by coastline, rainforest, and rich cultural heritage. This unique role offers the meaning and purpose of remote Aboriginal health with the convenience of city access nearby . Ideal for nurses looking to escape the hustle and reconnect with community, culture, and nature.
About the Role:
As the Public Health Nurse , you'll help lead the delivery of public health programs and community engagement activities, including:
- STI/BBV education and treatment
- Sexual health education in schools and youth settings
- Outbreak response, contact tracing, and immunisation support
- Environmental and communicable disease awareness
- Data collection, surveillance and public health reporting
- Health promotion campaigns across clinic and outreach settings
You’ll Need
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 12 months experience in Public Health or Primary Health
- Solid understanding of communicable disease control , outbreak management , and health promotion
- Experience in community engagement and health education
- Commitment to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and culturally safe practice
- Experience in rural or remote settings preferred
- Full Australian working rights (Citizen, PR, valid visa, or NZ Citizen)
If you have a passion for making a difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team that values cultural sensitivity, collaboration and excellence in healthcare.
To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please call 02 9188 3989 or email and I will be in touch within 24 hours.
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
Public Health Nurse | Aboriginal Health | Tropical QLD | Mon-Fri + Up to $107K
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
This is your opportunity to take on a frontline role in a dynamic, culturally rich setting — delivering vital education, clinical support, and outbreak response programs that make a real difference to community wellbeing.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Permanent role | Up to $107K + 12% superannuation
- Travel allowance to and from work
- Monday–Friday hours – no shift work or weekends
- Birthday leave + special community holidays
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive, collaborative healthcare team
Live and work in a welcoming tropical Queensland community surrounded by coastline, rainforest, and rich cultural heritage. This unique role offers the meaning and purpose of remote Aboriginal health with the convenience of city access nearby . Ideal for nurses looking to escape the hustle and reconnect with community, culture, and nature.
About the Role:
As the Public Health Nurse , you'll help lead the delivery of public health programs and community engagement activities, including:
- STI/BBV education and treatment
- Sexual health education in schools and youth settings
- Outbreak response, contact tracing, and immunisation support
- Environmental and communicable disease awareness
- Data collection, surveillance and public health reporting
- Health promotion campaigns across clinic and outreach settings
You’ll Need
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 12 months experience in Public Health or Primary Health
- Solid understanding of communicable disease control , outbreak management , and health promotion
- Experience in community engagement and health education
- Commitment to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and culturally safe practice
- Experience in rural or remote settings preferred
- Full Australian working rights (Citizen, PR, valid visa, or NZ Citizen)
If you have a passion for making a difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team that values cultural sensitivity, collaboration and excellence in healthcare.
To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please call 02 9188 3989 or email and I will be in touch within 24 hours.
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
Community Health Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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This is a unique opportunity to lead inclusive, community-driven programs that make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people living in remote communities.
Job Details
- Full-time permanent leadership position
- Base salary commensurate with experience
- 6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave loading
- 15 days personal leave per year
- 10 days paid study leave for professional development
- Salary packaging options up to $15,996 per FBT year + $,650 for meals & entertainment
- Relocation assistance available
- Monday to Friday role – no shift work required
- Modern, subsidised family-friendly accommodation
- Fly Out of Isolation Leave (FOIL) available
This role also includes responsibility for oversight of the NDIS portfolio , ensuring culturally appropriate pathways and access for Aboriginal people living with disability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary community health team
- Oversee culturally safe health promotion and engagement initiatives
- Provide oversight and strategic input into the delivery of NDIS services
- Develop and maintain strong cross-sectoral and community partnerships
- Ensure compliance with accreditation, funding agreements, and policy standards
- Monitor program performance and reporting requirements
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce development
- Represent Sunrise Health Services at regional and community forums
- Contribute to funding applications and service planning
- Have at least 5 years of experience in health program management and staff supervision
- Demonstrate strong understanding of Aboriginal community health or remote service delivery
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field
- Experience with the NDIS and disability service delivery is highly desirable
- Hold a current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
- Hold a current OCHRE card (or ability to obtain)
- Be fully vaccinated per NT Health guidelines
- Have full working rights in Australia
Opportunities in the Northern Territory are in demand, send you cv through today and we will be in touch immediately!
To find out more about this position or to receive a copy of the job description please call 02 9188 3989 or email and I will be in touch within 24 hours.
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have recently won an award for '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
Registered Nurse
Posted 2 days ago
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+ Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
+ Computer literacy.
+ Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
+ Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
+ Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.
+ Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
+ Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
+ Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually Performs defined management functions when required.
+ Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
**Essential:**
+ Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) ? Current practising certificate.
+ Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
+ Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.
+ Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
+ Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
+ Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.
Registered Nurse
Posted 9 days ago
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**Essential:**
+ Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
+ Current practising certificate.
+ Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
+ Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.
+ Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
+ Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
+ Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.
**Desirable:**
+ Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
+ Computer literacy.
+ Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
+ Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
+ Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.
+ Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
+ Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
+ Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually
+ Performs defined management functions when required.
+ Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy
Registered Nurse
Posted 9 days ago
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+ Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
+ Current practising certificate.
+ Minimum three years current relevant nursing experience
+ Holds / working towards an approved nephrology nursing qualification
+ Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
+ Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
+ Computer literacy
+ Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
+ Demonstrated advanced clinical competence and expertise in nephrology nursing
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team
+ Self-motivated with an ability to work independently
+ Role Model
**Position requirement:**
+ Requires rostered hours of work of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.
Key Responsibilities
+ Utilises advanced nephrology nursing skills in the design, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
+ Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
+ Functions as the primary co-ordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualised plans of care.
+ Responsible for own professional development. Participates in professional development activities, attending both internal and external education programs, to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills for clinical competence.
+ Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually
+ Provides education and support to the patient and patient's carers, to facilitate the attainment, maintenance and restoration of optimal health and well-being.
+ Provides support and guidance to the level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA's working within the facility and delivers care as part of a nursing team.
+ Performs staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model as required.
+ Provides education, support and guidance to any visitor in the clinic.
+ Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
+ Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
+ Participates in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilities additional to direct patient care. This may include, but is not limited to the following;
+ quality improvement co-ordination
+ infection control promotion / monitoring
+ occupational health and safety promotion / monitoring
+ Co-ordination / delivery of staff education and professional development programs
+ Clinical research projects
+ Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
+ Participates in the review of organisational policies and procedures as required.
+ Deputises in a higher-level position as appropriate and when requested.
+ Liaise with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team.
+ Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
Registered Nurse

Posted 13 days ago
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Responsible to deliver patient centered care within the haemodialysis setting in accordance with organisational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA.
To provide support to the Management Team by participating in the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
+ Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
+ Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.
+ Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
+ Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
+ Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually
+ Performs defined management functions when required.
+ Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
**Essential:**
+ Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
+ Current practising certificate.
+ Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
+ Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.
+ Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
+ Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
+ Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.
**Desirable:**
+ Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
+ Computer literacy.
+ Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
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Registered Nurse
Posted 21 days ago
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br>About the Role
Our Client is a small community-based noted-for-profit home located in a small town of Meningie. Their modern, 30 bed home has a lovely outlook over the town and Lake. Our client is looking for an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse to join the team focussed on ensuring an excellent quality of care to residents and by extension, their families.
Key Responsibilities that will be a part of the job:
1. Deliver Person-Centred Nursing Care
• rovide compassionate and individualized care to elderly residents, considering their unique physical, emotional, and social needs. < r>• A apt care approaches to support residents with diverse health conditions, including dementia, mobility limitations, and age-related illnesses. < r>2. Administer Clinical Care and Medical Support
• P rform essential clinical tasks such as medication administration, wound dressing, and chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). < r>• M nitor residents' health status, recognize changes, and respond appropriately to ensure optimal wellbeing. < r>3. Collaborate on Care Planning and Reviews
• W rk closely with residents, their families, and the multidisciplinary care team (e.g., doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians) to assess needs, develop care plans, and regularly evaluate progress. < r>• E sure care strategies align with residents’ preferences and medical requirements.
• R cord all care interventions, observations, and health updates in accordance with organizational policies and healthcare regulations. < r>• E sure documentation is clear, timely, and supports continuity of care. < r>5. Guide and Mentor Care Staff
• P ovide leadership, training, and support to Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and care workers to enhance their skills and ensure high-quality service delivery. < r>• F ster a positive and collaborative team environment. < r>6. Uphold Resident Safety, Dignity, and Comfort
• P omote a safe, respectful, and homelike atmosphere where residents feel valued and comfortable. < r>• P otect residents' privacy and autonomy while maintaining infection control and risk management standards. < r>7. Engage in Professional Development and Quality Improvement
• S ay informed about best practices, aged care standards, and emerging healthcare trends. < r>• P rticipate in initiatives to enhance care quality, efficiency, and resident satisfaction. < r>
Skills & Experience that are required and will add value to your submission.
• B chelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• M nimum one year nursing experience. < r>• N IS Worker Screening Check (current or within five years). < r>• C rrent flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. < r>• S rong teamwork, leadership and communication skills. < r>• O n reliable transport. < r>• C mmitment to high-quality, person-centred aged care. < r>
What’s on Offer < r>• Com etitive salary based on experience. < r>• S pportive team and premium facility. < r>
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If you’re passionate about nursing and are ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Registered Nurse
Posted today
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Looking for a rewarding nursing career? Uniting offers a supportive and inclusive workplace, a commitment to quality care, and pathways for professional growth.
- Pennant Hills Location
- Competitive hourly rate, higher than public hospitals!
- Casual Opportunity
What you’ll be doing in this role
ul>What we offer you
- Above-award pay rates (up to $52.66 per hour + casual loading)
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
- You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page
Who we’re looking for
ul>How to Apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.
O ce you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
p>What to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.