Clinical Nurse, Medical Ward 2, TUH – Nurse Grade 6 Band 1, Fixed Term Temporary Part-time (64 hrs/fortnight) from 4 Dec 2025 to 4 Oct 2026 Join a dynamic 35-bed acute medical ward specialising in General Medicine, Rheumatology and Endocrinology. This role provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership and education to ensure best practice and quality patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team at Townsville University Hospital. About the work unit / facility Medical Ward 2 is a 35-bed acute medical ward within the Medical Services Group at Townsville University Hospital. The unit cares for diverse patients across General Medicine, Rheumatology and Endocrinology, delivering evidence-based, person-centred care in a fast-paced environment. You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to continuous improvement, education, and research-informed practice. About your new employer Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare. We offer: Clinical Excellence: Practice at the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia with complex, varied presentations and strong clinical governance. Career Growth: Access structured learning, portfolio leadership, and opportunities in education, research, and service improvement. Supportive Culture: Join collaborative teams that value mentoring, preceptorship, and culturally safe, inclusive care. Work/Life Balance: Benefit from flexible rostering, generous leave, and wellbeing initiatives across our HHS. Competitive salary and benefits Salary between $54.44 – $58.30 per hour (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1). 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading. Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%. Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support. About your opportunity As a Clinical Nurse (NG6-1) in Medical Ward 2, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and education to optimise patient outcomes. You will coordinate complex care, model effective communication and problem solving, and drive quality and safety initiatives. Working autonomously and with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will support shift coordination, mentor staff, and contribute to portfolio leadership and research activities. Requirements Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration. Evidence of vaccination and immunity for VPDs (e.g., Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Pertussis) and TB risk assessment as per Queensland Health policy. Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster. A probationary period may apply. Application details Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Maria Higgs on (07) 4433 3. Closing Date: Monday, 1 December 2025. Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV669791