Description:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the team within the Cleveland Youth Detention Medical Centre / Women's and Children's Service Group at the Townsville University Hospital on a Permanent Part-time basis, 24 hours per fortnight.
Cleveland Youth Detention Medical Centre is part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located in the suburb of Belgian Gardens, Townsville.
About the work unit / facility
Cleveland Youth Detention Medical Centre / Women's and Children's Service Group / Belgian Gardens / Townsville
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).
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.
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.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/leave ).
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options may be available
About your opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated Health Services Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for delivering comprehensive, professional quality nursing services within a primary health model of care in a youth detention setting. Nurses work 12-hour shifts across all days and nights of the week.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
- Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in weekend, night and 12 hour shifts.
- Highly regarded: Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
- Highly regarded: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Michelle Curtis on (07) 4421 5***.
Applications close: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV646115 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV646115 )