Job details

The role  

The position of the Clinical Nurse - Refugee and Community Health is responsible for assisting with all aspect of community health nursing care as well as the coordination of health screening for refugees relocating to Townsville, linkage to primary health care providers and providing access to defined clinical services outlined in the refugee health program under the Commonwealth Humanitarian Settlement Program. 

This role works autonomously within the Healthcare Team structure and is pivotal in the planning, managing, and delivering of refugee specialist nursing care and in collaboration and close communication with the Townsville Multicultural Group, General Practices and The Townsville Hospital to provide successful coordination of health screening and settlement services to transition successfully into their new lives through community connections.

The unit

Townsville Community Health Service provides a range of coordinated options for clients within the local Townsville University Hospital catchment, which include:

• Post-acute care (after hospital care service)
• Short-term, goal orientated therapy or group-based hospital avoidance interventions
• Service Coordination

This is a permanent part-time role, working 38 hours per fortnight.   PLEASE NOTE -This role works 5 shifts per fortnight, Monday to Friday (days negotiable) with rostered hours set from 08:00 am - 16:06 pm.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05  p.h.  (NG6-1)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. 
• Applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, e.g., Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Heath Cooper on (07) 4430 8809 

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV677741

Applications close:  Saturday, 4 April 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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Refugee and Community Health) 32097125 (Word)