Clinical Nurse

Description:

About the work unit / facility
Children's Ward / Women's and Children's Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
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.
* Salary range: PFT: $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. or PPT: $54.44 to 58.30 p.h (Nurse Grade 6(1))
* 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
You will be providing direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to children / families and nursing staff within the Children's Ward to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care in a family centred environment.
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. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
* Successful applicant will be required to complete Townsville University Hospital mandatory competencies and attainment of Paediatric Specific Competencies. This is mandatory for all nursing staff working within the Children's ward as well as the completion of relevant education relating to Paediatrics e.g. Transition to Paediatric Nursing in Articulation mode (if the applicant does not have a post graduate or relevant qualification).
* Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
* Probation period may apply.
* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Lynda Briggs on (07) 4433 3515.
Applications close: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650025
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.