Clinical Nurse (Charters Towers Health Service)

About the work unit / facility

Charters Towers Health Service is part of the Rural Health Service Group, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to communities across the region. Our multidisciplinary teams provide acute care, emergency services, and community-based health support, ensuring safe and accessible healthcare for rural Queenslanders.

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 evidence-based rural healthcare supported by a highly skilled regional network.
• Career Growth: Access to education, mentorship and opportunities for progression across diverse clinical settings.
• Supportive Culture:> Work within a collaborative team environment prioritising safety, wellbeing and professional respect.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the lifestyle advantages of rural North Queensland, including shorter commutes and a welcoming community.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $56.08 - $60.05 per hour (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, you will provide advanced clinical leadership, coordinate patient care, and support a positive practice environment. This role requires autonomous practice, critical thinking and the ability to guide and mentor staff, contributing to quality outcomes across the Charters Towers Health Service.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• AHPRA registration with a current practising certificate.
• Evidence of vaccination or immunity to VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• Ability to participate in shift work and on-call rosters.
• Class C driver licence.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Nina McCarron on (07) 4787 0315.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674610, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.