Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located at Charters Towers.

The facility provides care for 110 residents with 26 places for dementia care, 10 places for psycho-geriatric care and 74 places for older persons who require care due to fragility and complex care needs.

Evidentide Residential Aged Care Facility are seeking experienced and client focused Registered Nurses for 5 casual position.

The Registered Nurse utilises clinical skills and knowledge whilst working in partnership with other members of the nursing team and students to provide resident focused care and assisting in the achievement of service goals.

Job details

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: Registered Nurse

Vacancy: Casual (Five positions available)

Location: Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility, CHARTERS TOWERS

The Facility 
Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility provides a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery with a focus on resident's rights and choices. Residents (as able), relatives, carers and other health professionals are involved in the individual care planning process and encouraged to play an active role in the decision-making process. With the introduction of the aged care nursing ratios, all nursing staff will work together to provide resident focused quality nursing care that meets the aged care quality standards and will assist in the provision of leisure and recreational activities and interactions. 

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

• Salary range: $52.16 to $66.91 p.h. (NG5)
• 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: Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Charters Towers is a surprising pleasure and a delight to live in and visit.  Take a step back in time and discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.  Driving through the streets of Charters Towers is like viewing a living montage of Australian history and heritage.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• 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.
• On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
• 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.
• This is a VPD risk role and mandatory requirements must be meet.

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:
Erin Townley (Nurse Unit Manager) on 07 487 5996

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV637966

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 June 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
  
  NG5 Registered Nurse (ERACF) 30468116 (Word, 433KB)
  Role Description