Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km², delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (full-time and pro rata for part-time) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

What's on offer?
Permanent Full-time or Part-time (Multiple positions available), hours negotiable (16 hrs p/f minimum).

Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $83,993 p.a. comprising salary range of $69,160 - $73,400 p.a. (full-time) or $34.88 - $37.01 p.h. (part-time) (Nurse Grade 3), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Additional benefits
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts

About the role
The Enrolled Nurse (EN) provides person centred nursing care under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in accordance with the Practice Standards as identified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The EN will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality cares for patients, residents, and consumers and their family in accordance with relevant standards, procedures, and instructions. EN's will work within Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team to provide support to different clinical areas within the health service.

Role requirements

• Diploma of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Working with Townsville HHS
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
Contact: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services on 07 4433 4954.
Apply ONLINE by: Wednesday 08/01/2025

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV537603

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG3 Enrolled Nurse (NMWS) 30463601 (Word, 437KB)
  Role Description