Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Vacancy: Temporary Full-time from 09/06/2025 to 04/10/2025 with the possibility of an extension up to 12 months

Location: Nursing Midwifery Workforce Services / Corporate Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) forms part of the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services (NMWS) to support the work of the Nurse Unit Managers/Midwifery Unit Managers (NUM/MUMs) and rural Directors of Nursing (DONs) across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), while developing core skills of the NUM/MUM role.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $4651.40 to $4749.00 p.f. (NG 6(2)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications/ professional registration/ other requirements

• 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: Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in nursing leadership would be well regarded.
• Highly Desirable: The ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
• Highly Desirable: The ability to provide nursing leadership in the clinical and professional setting including the role modelling of effective communication and problem solving.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Roxanne Deere on (07) 4433 7559.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV631413

Applications close: Thursday, 1 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NG6(2) Associate NUM 32044880 (Word, 430KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit