About the work unit / facility
The Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Service (AIUDS) is a specialised mental health service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The unit provides acute care for adolescents aged 12-18 with complex mental health needs, offering both inpatient and day program support. With a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on recovery, AIUDS delivers high-quality, youth-centred care across North Queensland.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km. 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: Delivering specialised adolescent mental health services with evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, clinical education, and leadership within a tertiary referral hospital.
Supportive Culture: A team-focused environment that values inclusion, mentorship, and wellbeing.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy North Queensland's relaxed lifestyle with flexible work arrangements and regional advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits
Remuneration is $ $ per fortnight (Nurse Grade 5).
Additional benefits include salary sacrificing options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
This is a permanent full-time opportunity for a Registered Nurse to provide high-level care to adolescents in both inpatient and day service settings. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused mental health care and contribute to clinical education and service development.
Requirements
Current registration with AHPRA and Bachelor of Nursing qualification.
Evidence of vaccination against VPDs and TB screening.
Understanding of the Mental Health Act 2016 and child/youth mental health frameworks.
Ability to work all shifts, including on-call, as per roster.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and safety standards.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Lisa Kersevani on
Closing Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Submit your application via, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.