Clinical Nurse (Renal Satellite Unit)
Summary
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The Clinical Nurse will provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients and nursing staff within the renal unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality person centred care. |
About this role
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:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 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 renal unit provides acute and chronic renal replacement therapy in a variety of settings, including incentre, satellite and home-based haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, to patients with renal failure.
The Home Hill dialysis unit is an eight-chair satellite unit within Townsville renal services. This unit will provide a six-day service providing high quality care to patients located in the Burdekin area.
Requirements:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly
- Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
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: Constance Bogiatzis on (07) 4433 9383.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671991
Applications close: Sunday, 04 January 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Nursing |
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Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
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Workplace Location Townsville region |
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Job ad reference QLD/TV671991 |
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Closing date 04-Jan-2026 |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
5 weeks from 02/02/2026 |
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Contact person
Constance Bogiatzis |
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Contact details
07 4433 9383
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Attachments
NG6-1 Clinical Nurse - Home Hill Renal Satellite Unit (MSG) 30462493 (Word, 3.55MB)
Role Description Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB) Information Package for Applicants QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB) Application Kit |
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