Job details

About the work unit / facility

Charters Towers Health Service is a level 3 (CSCF), non-birthing, 23 bed rural hospital with an emergency service and ambulatory services. Ambulatory services include community health nursing, child health nursing, midwifery group practice (non-birthing), advanced health worker, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work onsite.

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

The purpose of the Clinical Nurse is to provide clinical expertise, support and education to nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

Discover Charters Towers, Queensland — where gold rush history meets outback charm! Just 134km inland from Townsville, this vibrant town boasts grand heritage buildings, sweeping sunsets from Towers Hill, and unforgettable adventures like fossicking for gold or touring with Texas Longhorns. Whether you're chasing stories of the past or soaking in starry skies, Charters Towers is your gateway to authentic Aussie outback magi

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.
• Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
• 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: Nina McCarron on (07) 4787 0315.

Applications close: Wednesday 08/10/2025

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV660999

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.

• NG6-1 Clinical Nurse Charters Towers RHSG 30468065 (Word, 429KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit