Job details

About the opportunity 

The purpose of the Clinical Nurse is to deliver timely holistic client care according to scope of practice, within a primary health care model in a Prisoner health setting as prescribed by policy, clinical standards, clinical guidelines and protocols, workplace instructions and the Corrective Services Act 2006.

Prisoner Health Services operates between the Townsville Men's Correctional Centre (TCC) and Townsville Women's Correctional Centre (TWCC). The clinical nurse is responsible for providing advanced primary health care to the patients within the Prisoner 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 as well as project and portfolio management and mentoring of students and staff.   

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.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security and a family-friendly environment. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

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

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Queensland Corrective Services Criminal History Check: Applicants are advised that this position works in a Queensland Corrective Services facility and requires employees and volunteers to have a current Queensland Corrective Services criminal history clearance as per the Corrective Services Act 2006. 
• Highly Desirable: Tertiary qualification relevant to the position or working towards same, Primary Health Care and/or Prisoner Health experience. 
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts with varying shift lengths up to 12 hours in duration (Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) Certified Agreement (EB11) 2022 Clause19.2 (d)) as rostered in the unit roster.
• On call: Appointees may be required to participate 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.  Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• This is a VPD risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Bryan Wilkinson on (07) 4430 5551

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651406

Applications close:  Thursday, 14 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.

• 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 (Prison Health Service) 30489231 (Word, 456KB)
  Role Description