Job details

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT

The role

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) within the Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team (NMST) provides flexible clinical support across acute and non‑acute units within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. NMST ENs are primarily utilised to fill emergent leave through daily shift‑to‑shift allocations.

NMST ENs are supported through a collaborative model involving Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services Clinical Nurses and local unit clinical leads.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Diploma of Nursing or equivalent certification is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: Demonstrated ability to providedirect patient care within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice, with recent clinical experience/practice within the past 12-24 months.
• Shift Availability: This casual position offers opportunities to work across a variety of 24/7 shift types. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville 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.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $47.41 - $50.31 p.h. (casual rate) (NG3)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality and Uniform allowance
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options to increase take-home pay, available for long term casual staff

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred nursing care under the delegation of the registered nurse/midwife.
• Work as an effective member within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families.
• Use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.
• Own ongoing professional development.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome;  please contact: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services on (07) 4433 1722

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV684685

Applications close: Tuesdsay, 8 June 2027

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)
  
  NG3 Enrolled Nurse (NMWS) 30463598 (Word)