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Nurse Manager - Accreditation and AN-ACC
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility, Townsville
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV655061 |
| Closing date | 02-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part-time, 38 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Angela Stewart |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9100 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located within Kirwan Health Campus. The facility provides residential care for older persons who require specialised nursing care due to fragility and complex care needs.
About your 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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 p.h. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
About your opportunity
This leadership role supports high-quality, best-practice care at Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility through strategic nursing oversight, education, and research. The position is responsible for managing quality and accreditation systems—including Aged Care Accreditation Standards, AN-ACC, and relevant legislation—and integrating a robust quality improvement framework. Strong knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and the ability to apply aged care standards and guidelines are essential.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification and registration with AHPRA.
- Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
Highly Desirable:
A relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field, such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries: Angela Stewart on (07) 4433 9100.
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 September 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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
