Job details

About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $132,562 to $143,924 p.a.
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides advanced clinical expertise and decision making within a correctional environment. The role provides professional and clinical leadership support, mentorship and guidance to nurses, medical officers, nursing students and the multidisciplinary team. The specific role of the CNC - Clinical and System Improvement is to visibly project manage the required changes and support staff / industrial expectations in the change management processes to achieve organisational objectives.

Prison Health Services operates between the Townsville Men's Correctional Centre and Townsville Women's Correctional Centre. The service provides primary health care to the patients within the prison setting. Responsibilities include medication administration, health education, chronic disease case management, responding to emergencies and working within a multidisciplinary team to provide equitable and safe care.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV640083
Applications close: 19/06/2025
Recruitment agency referrals 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.

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 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant (CaSI) 32147694 (Word, 457KB)
  Role Description