Job details

About the work unit
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is at 18-bed level 6 tertiary unit managing all specialties other than burns (including ECMO).

About your new employer
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.

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).

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.

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.

• Base salary range: $54.44 - $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 attractive Salary Sacrificing options

About your opportunity
The role of the Clinical Nurse is to provide direct and indirect client focused clinical expertise, support and education to nursing staff within the ICU to ensure best practice, quality care.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment procedure.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Interested?
Enquiries: Amanda Krauklis on (07) 4433 3526.
Applications close: 31/07/2025
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649743

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.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) 30463628 (Word, 3.54MB)
  Role Description