Clinical Nurse (Acute Care Team)

About this role

About the work unit / facility

The Acute Care Team (ACT) within the Mental Health Service Group at Townsville University Hospital provides rapid response mental health triage, assessment, and consultation liaison services. ACT clinicians work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver mobile crisis interventions and case management in line with Queensland's Mental Health Strategy and National Standards.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Career Growth: Access to structured development pathways, postgraduate study support, and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: A team-focused environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, and professional support.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a lifestyle-friendly location in North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $4138.10 – $4431.10 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Clinical Nurse in the Acute Care Team, you will provide advanced mental health nursing care, mobile crisis response, and consultation liaison services. You will work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver high-quality care, lead clinical decision-making, and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing and current registration with AHPRA.
• Evidence of vaccination against VPDs and TB screening as per Queensland Health policy.
• Possession of or working towards postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing (highly desirable).
• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (highly desirable).
• Current Class C driver licence.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Patricia Shirkie on (07) 4433 9480.

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV668510, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.