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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: $35.92 to $38.12 p.a. (Nurse Grade 3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• on-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

Permanent full-time or part-time roles are available.

Hours are negotiable, with a minimum of 16 hours per fortnight.

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) provides person centred nursing care under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in accordance with the Practice Standards as identified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The EN will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality cares for patients, residents, and consumers and their family in accordance with relevant standards, procedures, and instructions. EN's will work within Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team to provide support to different clinical areas within the health service.

Requirements:

• Diploma of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the allocated unit/facility roster.
• Probationary period may apply.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicants.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Applications

Contact: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services directly on (+61 7) 4433 4954.

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV617648

Applications close: 28/07/2025

Recruitment Agency referrals 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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  NG3 Enrolled Nurse - 30463601 (Word, 483KB)
  Role Description