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Critical Care Outreach Nurse
Critical Care Outreach - Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV691021 |
| Closing date | 16-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | PPT, 72 hrs p.f. |
| Contact person | Jason Swain - hiring manager access |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3612 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
Career Growth and Development
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).
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.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive generous remuneration packages value up to $144,648 and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $70.92 to $77.00 p.h. (NG7)
- 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:
The role of the Critical Care Outreach Nurse provides leadership and clinical support in the coordination of high-quality care to acutely unwell patients with underlying complex health conditions. The Critical Care Outreach Nurse will work across specialty boundaries in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to navigate the care of patients who have been identified as being at risk of or have clinically deteriorated. The proactive approach will ensure patients receive optimal care in the right place at the right time to facilitate a safe and effective patient journey across the care continuum.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- Adult Life Support Certificate: Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment
- Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Jason Swain on (07) 4433 3612.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691021
Applications close: Wednesday, 16 September 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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