Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

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

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

Job details

Do you want to make a difference in public healthcare?
Our 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

We are seeking committed and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity
Position: Clinical Nurse
Vacancy: Permanent Part-time, hours negotiable
Location: Surgical Ward 1, Townsville University Hospital

What's on offer?
Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $132,289 p.a.

• Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1.
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading and 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options and on-call and shift allowances (if applicable).

About the role
In this position you will work as a member of a team on a 30-bed unit specialising in Orthopaedic, Gynaecology and Ophthalmology. The primary speciality in Surgical Ward One is orthopaedic nursing with a broad range of conditions being treated on the unit including trauma and elective surgery.

Role requirements

• Bachelor 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 (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, our region boasts, vibrant and unique communities across rural, urban, country, and coastal locations. Enjoy affordable living, stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Kylie Perry on 07 4433 3377.  

Applications close on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.

Please note that 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 and Pertussis.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse - Surgical Ward 1 - 30463441 (Word, 483KB)
  Role Description