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. We operate 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 700,000 people living in the region.
The purpose of the role is to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, support and education to nursing staff within the Emergency Department.
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 passionate and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant Emergency Extended Hours
Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary part-time, 56 hours p.f. ASAP up to 21/12/2025 with possible extension not exceeding 12 months
Location: Emergency Department, Townsville University Hospital
The Emergency Department at The Townsville Hospital is a 75-bed space Emergency Department with 3 resuscitation bays, 7-bed paediatric assessment area as well as dedicated rooms for plastering/suturing, ophthalmology/ENT, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Medical Imaging is located within the department for plain x-ray and a dedicated CT scanner is adjacent to the department. There is a co-located 16 bed Short Stay Unit.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $66.85 to $72.58 p.h. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- 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:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- 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.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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 if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Tracey Evanson on (07) 4433 2532.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV620496
Applications close: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
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