Clinical Nurse
2 days ago
About the opportunity
The purpose of the Clinical Nurse (CN) is to support and enhance the capacity of state schools with secondary students to develop structures and environments that promote the health and wellbeing of young people and to provide secondary school aged young people with access to a limited primary health care service within the school, including opportunities to access health information, advice, support, brief intervention, and referral through confidential individual health consultations.
This role works autonomously within the Health and Wellbeing Team structure and is pivotal in the planning, managing and delivery of Youth Health specialist nursing care utilising the social model of health and applying the principles of primary health care within the secondary school setting. The role supports management activities including portfolio responsibilities.
The School Based Youth Health Nurse (SBYHN) program is centred on early intervention, harm minimisation and prevention.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $ $ p.f. (full-time) and $ $58.30 p.h. (part-time) (NG6-1)
- 4 weeks annual leave (full-time) with 17.5% loading
- Professional Development leave and allowance
- Locality and uniform 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.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- 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, Access, and Power Point.
- This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Michelle Moretto on
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Applications close: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
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.
