Summary
Discover new adventures in CHARTERS TOWERS
where the next step in your career awaits!
About the work unit / facility
Charters Towers Health Service is a level 3 CSCF, non‑birthing, 23‑bed rural hospital that provides a range of ambulatory services. These services include community health nursing, child health nursing, midwifery group practice (non‑birthing), advanced health worker services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and onsite social work.
About your employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) provides a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, contemporary models of care, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support continuous professional development through exposure to complex cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We offer structured pathways for career progression, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether developing advanced clinical skills, expanding into Digital Health, or stepping into leadership, employees benefit from strong professional development support and partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. Staff enjoy metro‑level clinical opportunities with the benefits of a regional lifestyle—short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close‑knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers a mix of rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Employees enjoy affordable living, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed lifestyle. We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work arrangements, job security, and a family‑friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Base salary range: $70.58 - $76.63 p.h. (Nurse Grade 7)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
* Locality allowances
* Ongoing professional development opportunites
* Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides advanced nursing leadership, clinical expertise, mentoring, and professional support within the multidisciplinary team. The role delivers nursing resource, education, research, and strategic management functions to ensure the provision of high‑quality, evidence‑based care for clients of the Charters Towers Health Service.
The CNC works closely with the Nurse Unit Manager as part of the senior facility management team, collaborating with the broader multidisciplinary workforce to support service delivery and clinical excellence.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with AHPRA.
* On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call
Highly desirable:
* Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline-specific or have a service area focus.
* Extensive experience in an Emergency Department.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Katrina Ford on (07) 4787 0***.
Applications close: Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.