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Clinical Nurse (Renal Unit)
Renal Unit, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV650245 |
| Closing date | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent part-time, 48 hours p.f. |
| Contact person | Kim Hughes |
| Contact details | 07 4433 3671 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
The Townsville Hospital Renal Service provides acute and chronic renal replacement therapy in a variety of settings, including incentre, satellite and home-based haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation 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, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
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
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: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
An opportunity exists to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within Renal Services to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. Renal staff also provide regular education and outreach services to community groups, other staff, and family members with renal failure within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position
- 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 an on-call roster.
- On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
- This is a (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome; Kim Hughes on (07) 4433 3671.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650245
Applications close: Thursday, 7 August 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.
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Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Renal Unit) 30463509 (Word, 3.55MB)
Role Description
