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About the work unit / facility

Surgical 2 is a 29-bed inpatient unit that provides outstanding tertiary level care to general surgical, colorectal, urology, vascular, breast and endocrine surgical patients in addition to the only specialist hepato-biliary service outside of South East Queensland. Surgical 2 has a focus on safety and quality, embracing innovation and new ideas to ensure our patients have the best possible outcomes. The unit provides care to a wide variety of patients undergoing elective and emergency surgical procedures, often with high acuity and high nursing requirements, making it a challenging yet extremely rewarding unit to work on.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.

Career Growth and Development

We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.

We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 p.h. (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 options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse role requires advanced problem-solving, extensive clinical knowledge base and clinical skills, and provides education of staff and support for the NG7 roles, acting as a delegate in their absence to allocate resources and manage complex situations. Clinical Nurses are involved in quality improvement activities.

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.

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: Erin Tomlin on (07) 4433 3254.

Applications close: Thursday, 19 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 (PDF)
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Surgical Ward 2) 30463433 (Word)