Occupational Health Nurse

1 week ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Kinnect Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Work with passionate and motivated professionals
  • Join in our growing success
  • Get paid to take your birthday off

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking A-Player who thrives in a busy environment and has a passion for superior customer care.

Let the Adventure Begin

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to achieve a great work/life balance You will play a key role in conducting pre-employment medicals, working with a supportive and collaborative team. This role is perfect for someone seeking a fulfilling career with a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

This is a full-time position, however we are also open to part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

Your day-to-day will include:
  • Conducting Pre-Employment, Periodic and Health Surveillance Medical assessments.
  • Performing Urine and Saliva Drug and Alcohol Testing.
  • Collecting Blood Serology and Pathology samples. 
  • Conducting Neurological, Skin, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Medical Assessments. 
  • Administering Immunisations (if registered). 
  • Participating in occasional project work at client sites, such as Drug & Alcohol testing, which may require early starts at 6 AM, with an early finish.
Why you will love this Job and Coming to work
  • Work/Life Balance: Enjoy consistent schedules (8 AM to 4.30 PM), ideal for nurses transitioning away from the demands of shift work.
  • Supportive, Small Team: Work with a close-knit group, including a Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, two nurses and support staff, fostering a collaborative and friendly work environment.
  • Modern Clinic: Our Townsville clinic offers a welcoming atmosphere with pleasant gardens, making it an enjoyable place to work.
  • Flexibility: We can offer flexible shifts to accommodate family commitments when needed.
  • Opportunities for Growth: With our clinic expanding, this role offers room to learn, train, and grow professionally.
  • Low-Risk Nursing: Focus on pre-employment medicals, a lower-risk area of nursing compared to high-pressure environments like emergency rooms or ICUs.
  • Variety in Work: Occasionally take part in client-specific projects like early morning drug and alcohol testing, providing variety and compensated with additional pay or adjusted hours.
  • Client-Specific Work: Occasionally, there will be project work outside regular hours. For example, the team might perform drug and alcohol tests for a client requiring an early start at 6 AM. While such projects are not frequent, they provide variety and are compensated either with additional pay or adjusted hours.
  • Our Core Value: Helping people is at the heart of what we do, and you'll be making a difference every day
Is This Role Right for You?
  • You're a Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration (essential).
  • You have experience in Occupational Health, ED, or clinical nursing.
  • You excel at building rapport and strong relationships.
  • You thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • You hold a current Driver's Licence and have reliable transport.
Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity excites you, apply now All applications must be submitted via our portal. For any questions, feel free to reach out at

This position is being sourced directly by KINNECT. We respectfully request no agency approaches.


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