Registered Nurse

About the Cleveland Youth Detention Medical Centre:

Cleveland Youth Detention CYD Health Services (CYDHS) is a primary health care service, supplemented with GP's and other specialist services.

CYDHS is part of the Women's and Children's Service Group within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and located in the suburb of Belgian Gardens, approximately 10km from the Townsville University Hospital.

CYDHS covers a large geographical area, accommodating both males and females in separate unit sections.

CYDHS staff are subject to security and safety requirements of the Detention Centre. The Townsville Hospital has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Youth Justice and Victim Support and is represented by the Queensland Health Nurse Unit Manager onsite. Staff are to familiarise themselves with the orientation and induction to the facility incorporating youth detention induction requirements.

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).

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.

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 and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $55.07 to $70.64 p.h casual rates (NG5)

About your opportunity:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing primary health care to the young people within the youth detention setting. Responsibilities include medication administration, health assessments and education, health screening, chronic disease care, responding to emergencies and working within a multidisciplinary team to provide equitable and safe care.

The purpose of the Registered Nurse is to deliver timely holistic client care according to scope of practice, within a primary health care model in a detention health setting as prescribed by policy, clinical standards, clinical guidelines and protocols, workplace instructions and the Youth Justice Act 1992.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• 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.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michelle Curtis on (07) 4433 5286

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV682734

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.