Registered Nurse - Ingham

Queensland Health; Ingham; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Professional Development leave

Uniform allowance

Locality allowance

12.75% superannuation

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join Ingham Health Service in a permanent part-time role, 64 hours per fortnight. You will provide direct nursing care, apply clinical skills, and support patients and staff across the Ingham Health Service.

The role requires a Bachelor of Nursing, extensive Emergency Department experience, and an Annual Life Support competency. On-call roster participation and a Class C license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification mandatory.
• Extensive Emergency Department experience desirable.
• Adult Life Support certificate required and annual competency maintained.
• Shift work across unit roster incl. on-call.
• Class C driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients and nursing staff.
• Ensure provision of best practice and quality patient care within Ingham Health Service.
• Work as part of a highly skilled team in a permanent part-time role (64 hours per fortnight).

Skills

Emergency Department experience

On-call roster readiness

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Adult Life Support certificate

Job description

Ingham Health Service is located in a picturesque rural town in tropical North Queensland, where you immediately feel part of a community. Seeking an experienced and client focused Registered Nurse to join our highly skilled team for a permanent part-time role, working 64 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Position status: Permanent

Position type: Part-time

Occupational group: Health - Nursing

Classification: Nurse Grade 5

Workplace Location: Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/TV694438

Closing date: 08-Nov-2026

Salary Other: $44.27-$56.79 p.h.

Job duration: Permanent part-time, 64 hours per fortnight

Contact person: Robert hall

Contact details: [phone] Access the National Relay Service

Ingham Health Service provides an integrated service encompassing a range of community-based services, provision of Allied Health services and traditional hospital-based services of an Inpatient ward, an Emergency Department, a limited range of surgical procedures and a range of support services including X-ray, Pharmacy, Administration and Operational Services.

The Rural Hospitals Service Group covers the geographical areas of the Burdekin, Charters Towers, Dalrymple, Hinchinbrook, Flinders and Palm Island Shires and includes some facilities within the Cassowary Coast Shire and Townsville City.

About the opportunity

The role of the Registered Nurse is to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the Ingham Health Service to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent part-time role, working 64 hours per fortnight.

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.

Our organisation is known for its inclusive, supportive culture and strong sense of community. You'll enjoy the benefits of a regional lifestyle with short commutes, a close-knit team environment, and access to both urban and rural healthcare settings.

Located in beautiful North Queensland, Ingham HHS offers a relaxed lifestyle with affordable living, stunning natural surroundings and outdoor activities, supporting a positive work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $44.27 - $56.79 p.h. (NG5)
• 6 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 14% loading
• Professional Development leave and allowance
• Locality and Uniform 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.
• Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
• Adult Life Support certificate: Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment
• 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.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Robert (Burt) Hall on [phone]

Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 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.

Further information

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