Job details

About the opportunity 

Cleveland Youth Detention Medical Centre is part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located in the suburb of Belgian Gardens, approximately 10km from the Townsville University Hospital.

Our vision is to provide excellent healthcare to a vulnerable group of young people who are often disengaged with health services in the wider community.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated Health Services Team.   The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for delivering comprehensive, professional quality nursing services within a primary health model of care in a youth detention setting.  Nurses work 12-hour shifts across all days and nights of the week.

Our work can be fast paced, and your role could include emergency care, coordinating and delivering nurse-led clinics, health promotion activities, liaising with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating care, conducting heath assessments, and dispersing prescription and non-prescription medications as prescribed by policy, clinical standards, clinical guidelines and protocols, workplace instructions and the Youth Justice Act 1992.

Staff are subject to security and safety requirements of CYDC.  To enable the provision of Health Services to children in Queensland Youth Detention Centres a Memorandum of Understanding is in place between Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services (HHS) and Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT) and is represented by the Queensland Health, Nurse Unit Manager and DYJESBT Executive Director. 

About your new employer

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. 

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. (NG6-1)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development leave and allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) 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.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in weekend, night and 12 hour shifts.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Michelle Curtis on (07) 4421 5286

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV646060

Applications close:  Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below 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
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (CYDC) 30483637 (Word, 530KB)
  Role Description