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Registered Nurse (Maternity) Ayr
Rural Hospital Service Group, Ayr Health Service, Ayr
Summary
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Explore a change of pace in the rural community of AYR |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV686013 |
| Closing date | 19-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part-time, 64 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Tracey Gabiola |
| Contact details | (07) 4783 0811 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Ayr Health Service / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Ayr
Ayr Health Service is a 28-bed facility located in the township of Ayr, in North Queensland. The Ayr Health Service offers general medical, surgical and obstetric services to Ayr, Home Hill and the broader Burdekin Shire.
About your opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) Midwife is a nurse who is licensed to practice nursing and midwifery without supervision and who assumes accountability and responsibility for their own actions and acts to rectify unsafe nursing and midwifery practice and/or professional conduct. The RN midwife provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients, clients, families and nursing staff within the unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.
About your new employer
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.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs.
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.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $44.06 - $56.51 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
- Add in about flexible working arrangements if applicable to role or hiring manager
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
- Nursing and Midwifery: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualifications and registrations with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of current practising certificates.
- Highly regarded: Demonstrate clinical skills in IV cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination. If not competent in these skills, must be willing to undertake necessary training during the term of this employment.
- Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
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:
Tracey Gabiola on (07) 4783 0811.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686013
Applications close: Sunday, 19 July 2026
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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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