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Clinical Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Intensive Care Unit, Townsville University Hospital
Summary
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV680166 |
| Closing date | 23-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Amanda Krauklis |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3526 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is at 18-bed level 6 tertiary unit managing all specialties other than burns (including ECMO).
About your employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic clinical environment, with access to advanced medical practices, research opportunities, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support continuous professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Career Growth and Development
We provide structured career pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Staff can specialise, develop digital health capabilities, or progress into leadership roles, supported by strong partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. Staff enjoy the benefits of a tertiary service with the feel of a close‑knit regional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living, and access to rural, urban, and coastal communities. We prioritise employee wellbeing through flexible work options, job stability, and a family‑friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Base salary range: $113,979 to $122,048 p.a. (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
The role of the Clinical Nurse is to provide direct and indirect client focused clinical expertise, support and education to nursing staff within the ICU to ensure best practice, quality care is provided.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with AHPRA
- Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
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: Amanda Krauklis on (07) 4433 3526.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680166
Applications close: 23/04/2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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