Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
This position will support the Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program through the application of the principles of best practice, education, leadership, and portfolio management.
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse (Clinical Integration)
Vacancy: Temporary Full-time or Temporary Part-time up to 21/12/2025 with possible extension up to 2 years
Duration / Hours: Hours negotiable
Location: Clinical Intergration / Clinical Practive Development Service / Townsville
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. part-time or $4138.10 to $4431.10 per fortnight full-time (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
- Flexible working hours
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications/ professional registration/ other requirements
- 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.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must
- Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Rural Hospitals Service Group network to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted. Optional - including CHC, Blue Card, NDIS, QCS or Aged Care screening.
- Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Haley Plaza on (07) 4433 3759.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV619607
Applications close: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Further information
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