Job details

About the work unit / facility:

The Oncology Ward at Townsville University Hospital is part of the Townsville Cancer Centre, the tertiary referral unit for Oncology Services in North Queensland. The Centre includes a 21-bed ward with a bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy unit, and a Chemotherapy Day Unit with an Apheresis Unit. Our multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality care across Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care.

About your new employer:

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced cancer care through specialised units and expert teams.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop skills in oncology, cellular therapy, and clinical leadership.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

• Salary between $41.73–$53.53 per hour (Nurse Grade 5).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity:

As a Registered Nurse in the Oncology Ward, you will provide direct nursing care using clinical skills, education and support to patients and staff. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure best practice and quality patient outcomes in a specialised cancer care setting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with AHPRA and a practising certificate.
• Ability to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Highly desirable: experience or training in anti-cancer therapy and cellular therapy infusion.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Application details:

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Ramana Butters on 07 4433 3513.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV664508, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG5 Registered Nurse (Oncology Ward) 30463394 (Word, 3.55MB)
  Role Description