Enrolled Nurse - Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit

About your opportunity

The role of the Enrolled Nurse is to work within a multidisciplinary recovery framework, provide mental health nursing practice consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the mental health service, to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. This role is diverse and requires nursing staff to provide nursing care in relation to chronic disease, wound management and recovery from substance use disorders.

This Enrolled Nurse position provides direct nursing care to patients utilising clinical skills under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse utilising education and support, encompassing purposeful evidenced based practice interventions to consumers, recognising safety of all.   

The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit provides opportunity and support for consumers to regain independence managing their mental illness in the community. 

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.

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

Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $44.90 to $47.66 p.h. (NG3)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualification: Diploma of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Successful completion of modules related to medication administration and peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy.
• 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.
• Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle. 
• This is a VPD risk role. 

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: Dan Ay on (07) 4787 5200

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV672035

Applications close: Sunday, 11 January 2026

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Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.