Summary

Job details

About the work unit / facility

Surgical 2 is a 29‑bed inpatient unit that provides outstanding care to general surgical, colorectal, urology, vascular, breast and endocrine patients. The unit manages emergency presentations, including multi‑trauma cases, as well as patients admitted for elective surgery.

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: $136,538 to $148,242 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

The role of the Nurse Unit Manager is to provide nursing leadership, support, clinical supervision and mentoring within the nursing team. The position is responsible for resource management, education, research accountabilities and strategic oversight to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, best‑practice care to patients admitted to Surgical Ward 2.

Requirements

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with AHPRA.

Highly desirable

Possession of 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 are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Maree Laidlow on (07) 4433 3740.

Applications close: Sunday, 29 March 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF)
  
  NG7 NUM (Surgical Ward 2) 30463432 (Word)