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Registered Nurse (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit)
Mental Health Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV678955 |
| Closing date | 13-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Michelle Watson |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3880 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) is a newly refurbished facility with accommodation for 25 consumers, providing a secure and structured environment for rehabilitation. Nursing staff deliver best‑practice, high‑quality care and apply the principles of recovery‑oriented rehabilitation in their work with clients.
About your employer
Clinical Excellence
Work in a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research opportunities, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Career Growth and Development
Benefit from structured development pathways, education and training programs, secondment opportunities, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Be part of a collaborative, community‑focused organisation that offers the scope of metro‑level healthcare with the connection and support of a regional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Enjoy the unique North Queensland lifestyle with short commutes, affordable living, and access to rural, urban, coastal and country communities. We prioritise staff wellbeing with flexible work options and a family‑friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $85,236 to $109,330 p.a. (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 to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
In this role you will provide direct nursing care using clinical skills, education and support, and delivers purposeful, evidence‑based interventions while maintaining safety for all. The Registered Nurse demonstrates an understanding that different populations have differing needs and considers how best to meet these unique and diverse needs within a SMHRU environment. The focus is on recovery, offering opportunities to maximise each individual's personal journey in an accessible, flexible and responsive setting that fosters hope, healing and empowerment.
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: Michelle Watson on (07) 4433 3880.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV678955
Applications close: 13/04/2026.
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
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