Clinical Nurse

6 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $107,960 - $115,604 per year

**Exciting opportunities available now with the

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

.**

About the work unit / facility

Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) safeguards community health through population-wide strategies and partnerships with health services, government, NGOs, researchers, and community groups. Its focus is on reducing communicable diseases, vaccine-preventable illnesses, and environmental health risks across the region.

Key activities include disease surveillance, outbreak response, immunisation, mosquito control, sexual and skin health programs, disaster preparedness, remote health promotion, regulatory enforcement, and research.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical expertise, cutting-edge practices, and research. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional growth through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.

We offer structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs—whether you're specialising clinically, advancing in Digital Health, or stepping into leadership. Staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).

Our community-driven culture promotes inclusion, teamwork, and support. With metro-level opportunities and a regional lifestyle, employees enjoy short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.

Located in stunning North Queensland, our region features vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities, affordable living, and outdoor adventure.

We prioritise wellbeing with flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional opportunity with modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements ( ).

  • Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a.
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus great Salary Sacrificing ( ) options
  • Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

This role supports improved skin health outcomes for First Nations communities through culturally safe, community-led care. Working in an outreach model, the nurse delivers education, health promotion, and clinical expertise focused on preventing and referring skin infections early—aiming to reduce acute rheumatic fever and related complications.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification and registration with AHPRA.
  • Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Applications

Contact: Sara O'Connor on

Applications close: 28/10/2025

Apply ONLINE: ( )

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.

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