About the work unit / facility

The Townsville University Hospital Neonatal Unit provides a tertiary service for North Queensland encompassing both medical and surgical care. The unit also provides a neonatal retrieval/transport service (Advanced Neonatal Transport Service – North Queensland (ANTS-NQ).

About your new employer

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.

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).

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.

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 remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. (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 options may be available

About your opportunity

Step into a leadership role as a Clinical Nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You'll provide expert, hands-on care to our tiniest patients while supporting families and guiding nursing staff in a collaborative, family-centred environment. Be part of a team that's dedicated to delivering best-practice, high-quality care when it matters most.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience within a Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, caring for the extremely premature neonate, be proficient all mode of ventilation support/ including high frequency and nitric. Demonstrated experience in shift coordination would be highly desirable.
• Completion of Neonatal Specific Competencies is mandatory for all nursing staff working within the Neonatal Unit.
• Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries: Lisa Cussen on (07) 4433 3457.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV641038

Applications close: Thursday, 19 June 2025

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.