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Registered Nurse - Renal Unit
Renal Unit, Medical Service Group, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV675235 |
| Closing date | 19-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | TPT comm ASAP up to 6 mths, 64 hrs per fortnight |
| Contact person | Joleen McArdle |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3671 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
Career Growth and Development
We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Base salary range: $42.98 - $55.13 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
- Plus great Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
Townsville Renal Services has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse. The service operates six days a week and provides high quality care to patients in Townsville and surrounding areas.
The Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care, utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients, clients and nursing staff within the Renal Unit to ensure best practice and quality patient care. Renal dialysis experience is highly desirable.
The Townsville University Hospital Renal Unit provides acute and chronic renal replacement therapy across a range of settings, including in centre, satellite and home based haemodialysis, as well as peritoneal dialysis. Staff also deliver regular education and outreach services to community groups, other staff and family members involved in caring for people with renal failure within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with AHPRA.
- 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.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries: Joleen McArdle on (07) 4433 3671.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675235
Applications close: 19/02/2026.
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.
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