Our organisation is proactive and committed to delivering excellence in healthcare. Join us today and enjoy generous employment benefits and a rewarding career.

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $118,744 p.a., comprising base salary range of $96,909 - $103,768 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 - Band 1), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Working with Townsville HHS
We are committed to providing a wide range of rewarding career opportunities to our employees. Our health service offers generous remuneration packages and a variety of additional employment benefits which include salary sacrificing options, shift allowances, locality allowances, professional development assistance, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
• Provide nursing leadership in the clinical and professional setting including the role modelling of effective communication and problem solving.
• Proven ability to use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position in order to achieve outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to provide clinical education and support at an advanced level and demonstrate own professional development.

Role requirements:

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Highly Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Highly Desirable: Experience in treating patients requiring tracheostomy care.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• COVID-19 vaccination requirements: It is a mandatory condition of employment for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against COVID-19, as per Health Employment Directive 12/21(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/1108453/hed-1221.pdf ) and Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/1108446/qh-pol-486.pdf ).

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Rachael Martin on (07) 4433 3510. Applications close on Thursday, 18 August 2022.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.