Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people. Townsville University Hospital is the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary Part-time commencing ASAP up to 30/06/2028, 40 hours per fortnight.

Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $164,696 p.a.

• Base salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 p.h. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 7).
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading and 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options and flexible working arrangements may be available.

About the role
This NPC position will provide clinical expertise, education and consultancy to patients within medical oncology under mentorship and within the NPC's scope of practice, utilising researched based practice to provide contemporary health care models in the care of medical oncology patients to improve patient outcomes.

For the purposes of being a NPC, the candidate will engage in practice that is extended in scope beyond that of a Registered Nurse. The NPC is required to collaborate with their clinical mentor and Senior Medical Staff for their patient treatment and practice. This practice will include but may not be limited to:

• The provision of direct patient care including actioning patient assessments for advanced decision making.
• Applying diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans, actioning therapeutic interventions, and applying the quality use of medicines. 
• Working in collaboration with inpatient and outpatient departments as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Role requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• The candidate must be enrolled in a recognised university program to undertake study at a Masters Level with the purposes of gaining Nurse Practitioner licensing through AHPRA within two years.

Highly desirable
Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in the Medical Oncology Setting, possession of relevant postgraduate qualifications in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

• 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 Karen Jennings on 07 4433 4181. 

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV639646

Applications close on Thursday, 12 June 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, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG7 Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Medical Oncology 32142162 (Word, 383KB)
  Role Description