Clinical Nurse

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4–6 weeks annual leave

12.75% employer superannuation

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Brisbane, QLD is recruiting a Clinical Nurse for the Renal Unit in Charters Towers. The role requires autonomous practice, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to make clinical decisions to provide high-quality patient care.

The position is permanent part-time (56 hours per fortnight) with flexible work arrangements and a focus on staff wellbeing. Mandatory AHPRA registration is required; Adult Life Support is desirable.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Desirable: Adult Life Support certificate.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Renal Unit with clinical skills, education and support for patients/clients and nursing staff.
• Work autonomously with excellent communication and leadership while making clinical decisions to ensure best-practice patient care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Brisbane QLD

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

Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages value up to $90,368 p.a. and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $57.76 to $61.85 p.h. (NG6-1)
• 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:

Townsville Renal Services has an exciting opportunity for a clinical nurse to join the team, the successful candidate will be someone who can work autonomously and has excellent communication and leadership skills along with the ability to make clinical decisions.

The Clinical Nurse provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the Renal Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

This is a permanent part-time role, working 56 hours per fortnight, located in Charters Towers.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Highly Desirable: A current Adult Life Support certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Applications close: Sunday, 3 January 2027.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.