Paediatric Services with Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced and client focused Nurse Practitioner - Paediatric Respiratory.

This is a permanent part-time role, working 72 hours per fortnight.

The Nurse Practitioner - Paediatric Respiratory provides evidence-based care to patients within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service for children with Respiratory and Sleep conditions.

This role will require collaboration with key stakeholders, including Queensland Children’s Hospital, to ensure seamless care coordination across the state.

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 values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

About the opportunity:

Position: Nurse Practitioner - Paediatric Respiratory

Vacancy: Permanent part-time, 72 hours per fortnight.

Location: Paediatric Services, Women's and Children's Services, Group, Townsville

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive advanced practice skills within the area of Paediatric Respiratory to patients that access care within the Townsville HHS. They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals as indicated. The NP - Paediatric Respiratory will provide safe, quality, cost effective care within their scope of practice that is consistent with NP standards of care and evidence-based practice.

The role will have key responsibilities in the development of Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep services in line with national and state standards.  The NP - Respiratory will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within sleep medicine in the future.

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $75.27 to $78.59 p.h. (NG8)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• A Nurse Practitioner will be required to complete THHS credentialing at commencement of their role, it is then a requirement to be completed third yearly.
• 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.
• Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities in an outreach model to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.  This may involve day and/or overnight stays.  Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.
• Highly Desirable: 
• Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Katrina Roberts (Nursing Director) on 07 4433 1421

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV636189

Applications close: Tuesday, 27 May 2025

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.

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.

• 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
  
  NG8 Nurse Practitioner (Paediatric Respiratory) TBA (Word, 402KB)
  Role Description