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About your opportunity:

The Orthopaedic Operating Theatre Clinical Nurse will provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. This position also supports the clinical requirements, rostering, ordering of clinical consumables and education of staff across both the elective and orthopaedic trauma theatres. The role is essential in the co-ordination of loan instrumentation and consultation with the Elective Surgery Bookings Officer for Orthopaedics. This role will also assist with the co-ordination of orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) patients when implemented.

• The successful candidate must have current experience working within an orthopaedic operating theatre.
• The successful candidate will be required to work varying shift lengths ranging from 6, 8, 9 & 10 in addition to the requirement to participate in an On Call roster.
• This is a fixed term temporary full-time position, commencing 06/03/2026 to 05/03/2027.

About your new employer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty. 
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration. 
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. 

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: $111,198 to $1119,071 p.a. (NG6-1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Role Requirements:

• Mandatory qualification and registration with AHPRA.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373.

Applications close: Monday, 16 February 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

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Orthopaedic Coordinator) 32105382 (Word)