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Student in Nursing
Joyce Palmer Health - Palm Island, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Summary
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Home to the Manbarra and Bwgcolman people, PALM ISLAND |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 2 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV680608 |
| Closing date | 27-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary Part-time ASAP to - 09/08/26 |
| Contact person | Karen Thorne |
| Contact details | (07) 4752 5174 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Townsville Hospital & Health Service / Rural Hospital Service Group / Joyce Palmer HHS / Palm Island
About your new employer
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.
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).
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.
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.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $35.77 to $36.24 p.h. (NG2)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
- Add in about flexible working arrangements if applicable to role or hiring manager
About your opportunity
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is providing an opportunity for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island employment of undergraduate students of nursing or midwifery to work part-time whilst completing their undergraduate studies. This will enable students to further develop their clinical skills through exposure to the clinical setting.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Qualification: Student in Nursing applicants will be undertaking or have completed, on a full-time basis, the second semester of the second year of a pre-registration university program or is undertaking the fourth semester of a second year post graduate pre-registration university program in a nursing qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Qualification: Student in Midwifery applicants will be undertaking or have completed, 3rd or 4th year pre-registration university program in a midwifery qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Accommodation: On-site single staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant./li>
- Identified role: Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
Applications
Contact: Karen Thorne on (07) 4752 5174
Applications close: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680608
Recruitment Agency referrals 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.
Documents
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