Registered Nurses

The Townsville University Hospital; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Uniform allowance

Professional development allowance

Superannuation 12.75%

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

The Townsville University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct clinical care to medical imaging patients, including inpatients and outpatients, with preference for those with Medical Imaging experience. Relocation assistance up to AUD 3,000 is available for applicants relocating to Townsville.

This permanent part-time role (48 hours per fortnight) includes opportunities to work across subspecialties such as scrub/scout procedures and post-anaesthetic recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification mandatory.
• Demonstrate clinical skills in IV cannulation, PICC, and Medical Imaging Neuro, Radiology and Vascular procedures.
• On-call: participate in an on-call roster.
• Wearing of designated PPE: lead PPE in Radiation Safety compliance.
• VPD risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to medical imaging patients, including inpatients and outpatients.
• Support scrub/scout for procedures and post-anaesthetic recovery care.

Skills

IV cannulation

PICC

Medical Imaging procedures

On-call availability

PPE compliance for Radiation Safety

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Job Description

The role of the registered nurse is to provide direct clinical care to the medical imaging patients (including inpatients and outpatients), supporting the application of best practice.

Registered Nurses perform nursing care across a range of subspecialties including scrub/scout for procedures and post anaesthetic recovery care, experience in Medical Imaging Nursing preferred.

Ideally seeking applicants with Medical Imaging experience. The successful applicant if relocating to Townsville will be offered relocation assistance up to $3,000.

About the Department

Medical Imaging provides general x-ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine & PET, Angiography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound. Specialty services consist of neuro, vascular and radiology interventional procedures and a nurse led PICC insertion team.

Medical Imaging provides a diagnostic and interventional service to the Townsville Hospital and Health Service as well as to other health services in North Queensland. Interventional services include Radiology, Neuro and Vascular Intervention.

Speech pathology, Renal and Vascular services also utilise sessions within medical imaging.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a permanent part-time role, working 48 hours per fortnight.

Role requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Demonstrate clinical skills in IV cannulation, peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC), experience in Medical Imaging Neuro, Radiology and Vascular procedures.
• On-call: Appointees will be required to participate in an on-call
• Wearing of Designated PPE: staff appointed to the position need to wear protective lead PPE in compliance with Radiation Safety precautions. Staff will be required to wear this PPE for varying periods of time.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

About the Employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

About the Candidate

The Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with prior clinical skills in IV cannulation, peripheral inserted central catheters, experience in Medical Imaging Neuro, Radiology & Vascular procedures.

Work Environment

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $44.27 - $56.79 p.h. (NG5)
• 5 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality and Uniform allowance
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available