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Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility
Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and is located at Charters Towers. The facility provides care for 110 residents with 26 places for dementia care, 10 places for psycho-geriatric care and 74 places for older persons who require care due to fragility and complex care needs.  

About your new employer

Career Growth and Development

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 (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Charters Towers is a surprising pleasure and a delight to live in and visit.  Take a step back in time and discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.  Driving through the streets of Charters Towers is like viewing a living montage of Australian history and heritage.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $82,753 to $90,540 p.a. (full-time)(NG5)
• 6 weeks annual leave with 14% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilises clinical skills and knowledge whilst working in partnership with other members of the nursing team and students to provide resident focused care and assisting in the achievement of service goals. The RN will be committed to relevant and continued professional education, be actively been involved with the development of others and be involved in the unit portfolios. The RN provides care in accordance with the Practice Standards as identified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• 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.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.  
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check required.  

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Erin Townley on (07) 4787 5996

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV641928

Applications close: Tuesday, 24/06/2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Download the Role Description for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG5 Registered Nurse (Eventide RACF) 30468111, 30477769 (Word, 452KB)
  Role Description