Summary
Home to the Manbarra and Bwgcolman people, PALM ISLAND
can offer a sense of community like no other!
About the work unit / facility
Palm Island health services | Townsville Hospital and Health Service
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
Career Growth and Development
We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $111,198 to $119,071 p.a. (Nurse Grade6, Band 1)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
* Plus great Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay
* This position may be elegible for the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP)
About your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse will provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with AHPRA.
* Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI Life Support Training and Assessment
* Extensive Experience in Emergency Department
* Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries: Karen Thorne on 5***.
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Applications close: 09/03/2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.