Clinical Nurse - Refugee and Community Health

About the work facility:

Townsville Community Health Service (TCHS) provides a range of coordinated options for clients within the local Townsville University Hospital catchment, which include:

• Post-acute care (after hospital care service)
• Short-term, goal orientated therapy or group-based hospital avoidance interventions
• Service Coordination

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.

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.

• Permanent part-time, up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, multiple positions
• 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:

The position of the Clinical Nurse Refugee and Community Health is responsible for assisting with all aspect of community health nursing care as well as the coordination of health screening for refugees relocating to Townsville, linkage to primary health care providers and providing access to defined clinical services outlined in the refugee health program under the Commonwealth Humanitarian Settlement Program. 

This role works autonomously within the Healthcare Team structure and is pivotal in the planning, managing, and delivering of refugee specialist nursing care and in collaboration and close communication with the Townsville Multicultural Group (TMSG), General Practices and The Townsville Hospital to provide successful coordination of health screening and settlement services to transition successfully into their new lives through community connections.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• 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!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Heath Cooper on (07) 4433 8809.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691961

Applications close: Monday, 5 October 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.