
Registered Nurse - Joyce Palmer Health Service
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 10 days ago
About the work unit / facility
Joyce Palmer Health Service (JPHS) consists of an Emergency Department, 15 bed inpatient unit, renal dialysis services and home care services. Primary health care services are provided by the Palm Island Community Company (PICC). Townsville HHS does provide oral health, community mental health, midwifery services (antenatal and post-natal services) and specialist outreach services. Joyce Palmer Health Service promotes and supports an integrated service provision across all aspects of care, aiming to achieve appropriate and timely access to care for all residents of Palm Island.
About your new employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.
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.
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: $00,000 to $00,000 p.a. (Classification)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus attractive Salary Sacrificing options
- On-call and shift allowances (if/when applicable)
Successful applicants to this position may be eligible for theRural and Remote Incentive Package (RANIP).
About your opportunity
The purpose of this position is to provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care to the people of Palm Island. This will include working in all areas of emergency and inpatient services.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
Highly desirable
Experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Karen Thorne on (07) 4752 5174.
Applications close: 30/06/2025
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV642926
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.
The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.
The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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