About your new employer Clinical Excellence The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. 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: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available About your opportunity Provide advanced clinical care within the Emergency Nursing specialty area. Implement relevant components of the Nursing education operational plan at ward / unit / or program level. Facilitate progression of staff through the EPIQ program, including completion of clinical and written assessments, marking, and providing feedback Provide clinical leadership in more complex situations and the selection, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes. Provide bedside teaching and supervision of clinical practice. 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. Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate. Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster. Commitment to completion of Quality projects within the Emergency Department linked to a National Standards. Maintenance of CN portfolio. * This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Enquiries are welcome; Kirsty Dillon on (07) 4433 3459. Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV660998 Applications close: Wednesday, 01/10/25 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.
