Summary
Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service .
About the work unit / facility:
Medical Clinics is an outpatient department that delivers care through an ambulatory model focused on assessment, treatment, and review follow up. The model emphasizes early intervention, chronic disease management, and support for primary care treatment.
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).
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $113,979 to $122,048 p.a. (NG6-1)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The Clinical Nurse Rapid Access will provide clinical expertise, coordination and education within the Medical Clinics, Medical Service Group.
They will provide assessment and treatment for speciality outpatient clinics, during business hours. This includes support for patients with long term medical conditions requiring assessment and treatment by a Specialist Physician.
This is a permanent full-time position.
Requirements:
* Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
* Probation period may apply.
* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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: Stephen Reeves on (07) 4433 3***.
Applications close: Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.