About the work unit / facilityPrison Health Service operates between the Townsville Men's Correctional Centre (TCC) and Townsville Women's Correctional Centre (TWCC).
The service provides primary health care to the patients within the prison setting.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs.
Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support.
We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.
Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Casual Rate: $52.16 to $66.91 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5)
About your opportunity
The registered nurse will be responsible for contributing to improving patient outcomes within the Townsville Correctional Centre.
The role will be underpinned by the Reducing Barriers to Health and Wellbeing: Coordinating patient-centred care
Creating partnerships
Improving patient outcomes
Facilitating systems improvement Requirements: 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.
Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
Verification of license must be provided prior to commencement of duty.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Applications
Contact: Bryan Wilkinson on (07) 4430 5551.
Applications close: 23/09/2025
Please download the Role Description.
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.