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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Neonatal Retrievals
Neonatal Unit, Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Summary
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Position Title to join the team within Unit/Department at the Townsville University Hospital |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV688589 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Katrina Roberts |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1827 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
The Neonatal Unit delivers level 6 tertiary neonatal care and speacialist services fro newborn infants across North Queensland. As the only tertiary neonatal service outside South East Queensland, the unit coordinates the Advanced Neonatal Transport Service - North Queensland (ANTS-NQ), providing speacialist retrieval, and transport for criticall ill newborns.
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 locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- Salary range: $139,951 to $151,949 p.a. (NG7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Uniform and district allowances may apply
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Neonatal Retrievals, you will provide strategic clinical leadership and advanced neonatal expertise to deliver specialised retrieval services for criitically ill newborns across North Queensland.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and proof of registration (AHPRA)
- Class C driver's licence.
- Participation in an on-call roster.
- Travel is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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: Katrina Roberts on (07) 4433 1827.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV688589
Applications close: Sunday, 9 August 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
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Documents
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