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Clinical Nurse (Charters Towers Health Service)
Charters Towers Health Service, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Charters Towers
| Clinical Nurse, Rural Health Service Group – Charters Towers Health Service, Charters Towers, Nurse Grade 6 Band 1, Fixed Term Temporary Part-time to 24/02/2027 Provide advanced nursing leadership and coordinate complex care within a supportive rural team delivering quality services to the Charters Towers community. |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV674610 |
| Closing date | 17-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | TPT ASAP to 24/02/27 |
| Contact person | Nina McCarron |
| Contact details | (07) 4787 0315 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Charters Towers Health Service is part of the Rural Health Service Group, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to communities across the region. Our multidisciplinary teams provide acute care, emergency services, and community-based health support, ensuring safe and accessible healthcare for rural Queenslanders.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering evidence-based rural healthcare supported by a highly skilled regional network.
- Career Growth: Access to education, mentorship and opportunities for progression across diverse clinical settings.
- Supportive Culture:> Work within a collaborative team environment prioritising safety, wellbeing and professional respect.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the lifestyle advantages of rural North Queensland, including shorter commutes and a welcoming community.
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary between $56.08 - $60.05 per hour (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide advanced clinical leadership, coordinate patient care, and support a positive practice environment. This role requires autonomous practice, critical thinking and the ability to guide and mentor staff, contributing to quality outcomes across the Charters Towers Health Service.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- AHPRA registration with a current practising certificate.
- Evidence of vaccination or immunity to VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
- Ability to participate in shift work and on-call rosters.
- Class C driver licence.
- A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Nina McCarron on (07) 4787 0315.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674610, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
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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