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Nurse Manager Operations (Ingham Health Service)


Ingham Health Service, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Ingham

Summary


Explore your career options in INGHAM
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Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV683783
Closing date 16-Jun-2026
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person janine johnson
Contact details 07 4720 3004
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About the work unit / facility

Ingham Health Service provides an integrated service encompassing a range of community-based services, provision of Allied Health services and traditional hospital-based services of an Inpatient ward, an Emergency Department, a limited range of surgical procedures and a range of support services including X-ray, Pharmacy, Administration and Operational Services

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.

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: $139,951 to $151,949 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

As the Nurse Manager – Operations, you'll drive excellence across Ingham Hospital's inpatient, emergency, theatre, and community services.

This pivotal position leads with advanced clinical expertise, ensuring every patient receives evidence based, high quality care aligned with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

You'll champion clinical governance, guide workforce management, and steer strategic service delivery to create a safe, efficient, and future focused healthcare environment. If you're ready to influence systems, empower teams, and elevate patient outcomes, this role offers the platform to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements:

  • Adult Life Support certificate: Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment procedure.
  • On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
  • Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
  • Travel: This position may be required to travel to (via small planes or ferry), and work at, other facilities located within the THHS, e.g., participate in clinical activities or meetings for planning, quality, performance and education. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. The successful applicant must be able to commit to this requirement.
  • Accommodation: On-site single staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant for a period of 3 months.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role

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: Janine Johnson on (07) 4720 3004.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-683783

Applications close: Tuesday, 16 June 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.

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