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Clinical Nurse
Townsville Community Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit, MHSG, TUH, Kirwan Health Campus
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV651448 |
| Closing date | 19-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Toni Clayton |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9800 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Townsville Community Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit / Mental Health Service Group / Kirwan Health Campus
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.
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 and professional development initiatives.
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.a. (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
The Townsville Community Care (TCCU) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Unit has accommodation for 34 consumers and provides a safe, respectful environment for rehabilitation with the goal of return to independent living in the community. The Clinical Nurse (CN) TCCU/ABI position provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support, encompassing purposeful evidenced based practice interventions to consumers.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Highly Desirable: Credentialed status (or willingness to undertake and complete requirements) with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
- 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.
- Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- 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; for a confidential discussion please contact: Toni Clayton on (07) 4433 9800.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651448
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 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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NG6 Clinical Nurse (TCCU - ABI) 30463040 (Word, 4.48MB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
