The Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced and client focused Clinical Nurse Consultant (Rheumatic Health Disease Coordinator) to join our highly skilled Cardiac Services team.
PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time position.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service Rheumatic Health Disease Service delivers a culturally safe and clinically effective service to improve the prevention, diagnosis and early detection, treatment, and management of all rural and remote clients within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and the North West Hospital and Health Service.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Rheumatic Heart Disease Coordinator)
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Cardiac Services, Townsville University Hospital
The strategic, high-level objectives of the service are to contribute to achieving equity in health status and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by the year 2031, and to reduce mortality and morbidity from cardiac conditions for all rural and remote cardiac clients.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
* Salary range: $5081.10 to $5516.60 p.f. (NG7)
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
* Professional Development leave and 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.
* The applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including the Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Power Point.
* Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Rural Hospitals Service Group network to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. Travel on small planes or ferry may be required. The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.
* Accommodation: On-site single staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant, when working in a Rural Hospitals location.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why Choose Us?
* Competitive salary and benefits ( ): We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
* Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession ofproviding exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community .
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Amanda Brown (Nurse Unit Manager) on 07 4433 3440
Apply ONLINE: ( )
Applications close: Monday, 9 June 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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