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Clinical Nurse - Surgical Ward 1
Surgical Ward 1, Surgical Service Group, TOWNSVILLE UNIVERSITyY HOSPITAL
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV675704 |
| Closing date | 25-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | PFT or PPT, hours negotiable. |
| Contact person | Leanne Ney |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3377 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
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.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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.
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 $119,071 p.a. (f/t) (Nurse Grade 6,Band 1)
- 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
In this role you will work as part of a supportive team on a 30‑bed unit specialising in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Ophthalmology. Surgical Ward One's primary focus is orthopaedic nursing, caring for a broad range of trauma and elective surgical patients. You will provide person‑centred nursing care under both direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Practice Standards identified by the Nursing and MIdwifery Board of Australia.
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.
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: Leanne Ney on (07) 4433 3377.
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 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
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