The Emergency Department at Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and client focused Clinical Nurse.
PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple permanent part-time positions available, with hours negotiable.
Step into a leadership role at Townsville University Hospital’s dynamic Emergency Department. As a Clinical Nurse, you’ll provide expert guidance, education, and support to nursing staff, ensuring high-quality care for all patients.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV662447
Closing date 09-Oct-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent part-time (mulitple positions)
Contact person Kirsty Dillon
Contact details (07) 4433 3459
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About the opportunity
The purpose of the Clinical Nurse is to provide clinical expertise, support, and education to nursing staff within the unit to ensure best practice and quality patient care to patients of all ages and cultural groups, recognising the importance of individuals and their families.
About the Unit
The Townsville University Hospital Emergency Department (ED) provides treatment to approximately 80 000 patients per calendar year. The type of treatment varies according to the presenting complaint of the patient. The priority of treatment is indicated according to the triage category allocated to the patient on their arrival at ED.
The ED has established patient flow practices which include Fast Track, Paediatrics, Step down and Streaming areas. These innovations have proven to be very successful in managing daily attendances. The ED also has a Short Stay Unit which is operating as a 16-bed unit.
About your new employer
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.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and.
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (NG6-1)
- 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 14% loading
- Professional Development leave
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus
options may be available
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.
- Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
- Adult Life Support certificate: Must be able to obtain and then maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per
procedure. * Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- Commitment to completion of Quality projects within the Emergency Department linked to a National Standards. Maintenance of CN portfolio.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Kirsty Dillon on (07) 4433 3459
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Thursday, 9 October 2025
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.
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Role Description
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