Registered Nurse (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit)

About the work unit / facility

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Townsville University Hospital is North Queensland's only tertiary referral centre for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Our five-bed unit provides advanced life-support interventions, high dependency care, and paediatric retrieval services across a vast regional catchment.

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: Deliver specialised paediatric critical care in a technologically advanced environment.
• Career Growth: Access structured development pathways and postgraduate study support.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to family-centred care.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible rostering and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $3171.90 – $4068.50 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 5).
• 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 Registered Nurse in PICU, you will provide comprehensive, specialised care to critically ill children, manage advanced medical equipment, and collaborate with paediatric intensivists and multidisciplinary teams. This role requires strong clinical judgment, resilience, and a commitment to family-centred care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of or working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. 
• Evidence of vaccination against VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• Ability to work all shifts, including on-call, as per roster.
• Current Class C driver licence.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Michelle Clark on (07) 4433 4128.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671521, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.