About the opportunity
This position provides nursing resource, education and research accountabilities and strategic management to facilitate the delivery of high quality, best practice care to clients of the Transition Care Service.
About the opportunity
The Townsville Transition Care Program operates as a hub and spoke model in Townsville (hub) and Ingham, Ayr, Home Hill, Charters Towers and Mt Isa. Service provision aligns with Schedule A of the Commonwealth Transition Care Programme Guidelines. Services are referral based and delivered in-home by sub brokered Non-Government Organisations (NGO's)
Elder care operates as an aged care placement consultative service to the TUH inpatient teams and wards. Patients are identified via SNAP, ACAT referrals for permanent care approvals and/or paper referral (via activation form). In collaboration with Geriatric Medicine, the team also oversights the flow and clinical management of inpatients admitted to TGSNH (non-acute patient) virtual ward.
Transition services primarily operates Monday to Friday between 0700 and 1600 hours.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (NG7)
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
Professional Development allowance
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing 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.
Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Service as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Mary Leech on
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Applications close: Monday, 22 September 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.