Enrolled Nurse, Interim Bed Unit (Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility)

About the work unit / facility

The Interim Bed Unit is a 10-bed facility co-located within Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility in Charters Towers. It provides transitional care for long-stay patients on the aged care pathway, focusing on maintaining independence through mobility, personal care, medication management, and chronic disease support. Our multidisciplinary team ensures patients receive quality care while awaiting permanent placement.

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).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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

• Salary between $2730.40 – $2897.80 per fortnight (Nurse Grade 3).
• 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 an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide person-centred nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patients' independence and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• Evidence of vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).
• Current National Police Certificate for Aged Care and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• 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:

Cameron Hopkins on (07) 4787 5555.

Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671588, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.