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Clinical Nurse - PICU Retrievals
Paediatric ICU, Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse, Nurse Grade 6 Band 1 to join the team within the Paediatrics ICU Retrievals Unit/Women's and Children's Service Group at the Townsville University Hospital on a Temporary Part-time basis for a period of 12 months commencing on 21/07/2025 with a possible extension of a further 3 months. Paediatric retrievals provide consultation and emergency air and road retrievals for all parts of Nrth QLD. |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV645209 |
| Closing date | 10-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | TPT 12 mths (w poss ext of 3 mths) from 21/07/25 |
| Contact person | Michelle Clark |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 4128 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Paediatric Retrievals/Paediatric ICU/ Women's and Children's Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
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.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse (NRG 6) (Paediatric Retrievals) within the Townsville University Hospital (TUH). The role of the clinical nurse, paediatric retrievals is to provide advanced clinical care through assessing, evaluating, and stabilising the patient's clinical status at the referring hospital, during transportation of the patient and prior to admission to the receiving centre.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- 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.
- Mandatory: Commitment to complete associated agencies training requirements such as Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET). Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) qualification or commitment to complete on next available course and then maintain annual competency in APLS.
- Attainment of Paediatric Critical Care Specific Competencies are mandatory for all nursing staff working within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, as well as ongoing professional development relevant to the delivery of the relevant speciality.
- Highly Desirable: Adult Life Support certificate. Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field or working towards.
- 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.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Applications
Contact: Michelle Clark on (07) 4433 4128
Applications close: Thursday, 10 July 2025
Please download the Role Description
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV645209
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.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
NG6-1 Clinical Nurse - PICU Retrievals 32054988 (Word, 404KB)
Role Description
