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.

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

The CN will provide professional family centred nursing care to parents/carers and their children regarding Child, Youth & Family Health, and related matters, in various settings including homes, clinics, schools, and the Infant Management and Parenting Skills (IMPS) Centre, using a Primary Health Care model.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle. Verification of license must be provided prior to commencement of duty.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in Child Youth and Family Health is highly desirable and relevant experience in this area.
• Completion of an immunisation course approved by Queensland Health and Townsville HHS Advanced scope of Clinical Practice application for Immunisation Program Registered Nurse, or Willing to undertake the necessary training to complete an approved immunisation course if successful in the position, within 6-12 months of commencement
• This is a (VPD) risk role

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome please contact: Judy Reichman on 0419 790 090.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651864

Applications close: 13/08/25

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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