The Emergency Department at Townsville University Hospital are currently seeking applications from Registered Nurses to join their skilled multidisciplinary team to provide high level care to patient and clients.

There are permanent full-time and part-time and temporary full-time and part-time opportunities available (multiple positions, hours and contract lengths variable).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful candidates will be notified of available vacancies.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.

Job details

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

The opportunity 
The purpose of the role is to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, support and education to nursing staff within the Emergency Department to ensure best practice and quality patient care to patients of all ages and cultural groups, recognising the importance of individuals and their families.

The Emergency Department 
The Emergency Department at the Townsville University Hospital is a 65-bed space Emergency Department with 3 resuscitation bays, 12-bed paediatric assessment area as well as dedicated rooms for plastering/suturing, ophthalmology/ENT, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Medical Imaging is located within the department for plain x-ray and a dedicated CT scanner is adjacent to the department. There is a co-located 16 bed Short Stay Unit.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Highly Desirable: Experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
• Adult Life Support certificate: Must be able to obtain and then maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per Townsville Hospital and Health Service policy Life Support Training and Assessment -THSDCLI040151v6 (http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/policies/thsdcli/thsdcli040151.pdf)
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.

Generous remuneration package value up to $121,464 p.a. (full-time)

• Salary rates between $3171.90 - $4068.50 p.f. or $41.73 - $53.53 p.h. (NG5)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, uniform and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

For additional information please refer to the role description. 

Discover Townsville Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Please download the attached candidate pack for more information. 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful candidates will be notified of available vacancies.

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 from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  NG5 Registered Nurse (ED) 30463346 (Word, 436KB)
  Role Description