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Clinical Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville University Hopsital
Summary
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the team within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Townsville University Hospital. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV681033 |
| Closing date | 07-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part-time, 64 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Lisa Cussen |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3457 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
The Townsville University Hospital Neonatal Unit provides a tertiary service for North Queensland, encompassing both medical and surgical care. The unit also provides a neonatal retrieval and transport service through the Advanced Neonatal Transport Service North Queensland (ANTS NQ).
About your employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) provides a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support continuous professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Career Growth and Development
We offer structured career pathways, secondments, and access to education and training programs. Staff benefit from strong partnerships with James Cook University (JCU), mentorship opportunities, and support to specialise or progress into leadership roles.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. Staff enjoy metro‑level healthcare opportunities with the benefits of regional living, including short commutes, diverse clinical exposure, and a close‑knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
The Townsville HHS region offers vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities, affordable living, and access to stunning natural landscapes. We prioritise employee wellbeing through flexible work arrangements, job security, and a family‑friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Base salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6, Band1)
- 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 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit works as a team leader and provides direct nursing care, clinical expertise, education and support to babies, families and nursing staff to ensure best practice and high quality patient care in a family centred environment.
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, including participation in an on call roster.
- Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment
- Completion of Neonatal Specific Competencies is mandatory for nursing staff working within the Neonatal Unit.
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: Lisa Cussen on (07) 4433 3457.
Applications close: Wednesday, 7 May 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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