Clinical Nurse

2 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville Hospital and Health Service Full time

About the opportunity

To provide clinical and non-clinical home-based face to face assessments of clients referred via the My Aged Care Gateway using the Integrated Assessment Tool.  Under the Single Aged Care Assessment System, Aged Care Assessors work with clients and their representative/s to establish goals specific to the client's needs and develop appropriate strategies and actions, including referrals to aged care and non-aged care services.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service Single Assessment Organisation is a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment services to older Queenslanders in the community and the hospital setting. The assessment system aims to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The assessment framework is designed to streamline the assessment process and enhance the overall experience for older Queenslanders.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $ $ p.f. (HP4)
  • 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
  • Professional Development allowance and leave
  • Locality 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.
  • Minimum of one year demonstrated experience directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons.
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
  • Travel: Please note, this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Aged Care Planning Regions in the delivery of Aged Care Assessments. This may involve day and/or overnight stays.  Travel on small planes or
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (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: Gillian Brunker (Nurse Manager) on

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-

Applications close:  Wednesday, 7 December 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.


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