Job Info
Location: TOWNSVILLE, QLD
Salary: >$100,000
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Clinical Nurse - North Queensland Region.
Position type: Fixed Term Temporary - Flexible part-time. Workplace Location: Townsville or Mount Isa Closing Date: 03-Aug-2026
Yearly Salary: $107,960 - $115,604 Fortnightly Salary: $4,138.10 - $4,431.10 Job Duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
Education School and Regional Operations and Performance Division.
If you are motivated by autonomous practice and supporting children and adolescents to achieve self-care and independence, this is the job for you. Queensland state school communities strive for student success at all stages of their schooling and need caring and energetic nurses to contribute and guide care. State schools registered nurses apply innovative training methods and network within a school setting to build capability and empower school staff to safely perform health procedures.
The position is prioritised to be based in Mount Isa, however, with negotiation may be based in Townsville. This is a temporary part-time role (0.7FTE or 53.2 hours per fortnight) for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.
Who we are: With over 1,200 schools spanning across the state of Queensland, the Department of Education is one of the largest public sector providers, supporting all state school students to meet their educational needs. The department are seeking applications from motivated Registered Nurses to join great teams of multi-disciplinary professionals.
Your Opportunity: State schools registered nurses play a pivotal role in connecting schools with health specialists to create a safe supportive environment for students with health needs.
Using advanced critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills, they provide tailored services to primary, secondary and special schools breaking down barriers to enhance wellbeing and bridging the gap between health care and education. Other Responsibilities:
Form strategic partnerships with schools, health professionals and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team Build school staff health support confidence through in-service education and training scenarios Support capability building, curriculum planning, resource development and school improvement initiatives
Develop evidence informed methodology to effectively implement across Queensland state schools Consult stakeholders to enhance professional decision making and nursing p Apply Now